About the book
The book explains an unexpected consequence of the decrease in conflict in Africa after the 1990s. Analysis of cross-national data and in-depth comparisons of case studies of Uganda Liberia and Angola show that post-conflict countries have significantly higher rates of women s political representation in legislatures and government compared with countries that have not undergone major conflict. They have also passed more legislative reforms and made more constitutional changes relating to women s rights. The study explains how and why these patterns emerged tying these outcomes to the conjuncture of the rise of women s movements changes in international women s rights norms and most importantly gender disruptions that occur during war. This book will help scholars students women s rights activists international donors policy makers non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and others better understand some of the circumstances that are most conducive to women s rights reform today and why.
Editions of Women and Power in Post-Conflict Africa
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107115576
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107535879
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The book explains an unexpected consequence of the decrease in conflict in Africa after the 1990s. Analysis of cross-national data and in-depth comparisons of case studies of Uganda Liberia and Angola show that post-conflict countries have significantly higher rates of women s political representation in legislatures and government compared with countries that have not undergone major conflict. They have also passed more legislative reforms and made more constitutional changes relating to women s rights. The study explains how and why these patterns emerged tying these outcomes to the conjuncture of the rise of women s movements changes in international women s rights norms and most importantly gender disruptions that occur during war. This book will help scholars students women s rights activists international donors policy makers non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and others better understand some of the circumstances that are most conducive to women s rights reform today and why.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women and Power in Post-Conflict Africa about?
The book explains an unexpected consequence of the decrease in conflict in Africa after the 1990s. Analysis of cross-national data and in-depth comparisons of case studies of Uganda Liberia and Angola show that post-conflict countries have significantly higher rates of women s political representation in legislatures and government compared with countries that have not undergone major conflict. They have also passed more legislative reforms and made more constitutional changes relating to women s rights. The study explains how and why these patterns emerged tying these outcomes to the conjuncture of the rise of women s movements changes in international women s rights norms and most importantly gender disruptions that occur during war. This book will help scholars students women s rights activists international donors policy makers non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and others better understand some of the circumstances that are most conducive to women s rights reform today and why.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Women and Power in Post-Conflict Africa?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Gender studies, gender groups > Gender studies: women and girls
Where can I read a sample of Women and Power in Post-Conflict Africa?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107115576
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Women and Power in Post-Conflict Africa?
Aili Mari Tripp
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Women and Power in Post-Conflict Africa is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107115576) and paperback(ISBN 9781107535879)