Development and gender: structural misogyny in contemporary society and workplace

Abstract

The present article analyzes how the ideology of development, formulated as a state policy in the United States, is structured in a misogynistic manner. To this end, a theoretical framework was utilized, drawing on authors such as Nancy Fraser, Henri Lefebvre, and Perrot, among others, to understand development as an ideological force in two distinct periods: from 1850 to 1990 and from the 1990s to the present day. Methodologically, a historical and critical analysis was conducted, considering academic texts, reports, and statistical data that highlight violence against women as an intrinsic element of the capitalist model of wealth accumulation. The study argues that contempt and violence against women are not byproducts of development but rather essential foundations of its ideology, intensifying with technical and technological advancements. Thus, the article underscores the need to critically examine the intersections between development, gender oppression, and economic exploitation to promote greater social equity.

Key words: development, gender, misogyny, contemporary labor.