Gender Violence in Peace and War
States of Complicity
By Annie Pohlman, Cecilia M. Salvi, Fazil Moradi, Janet Elise Johnson, Katerina Stefatos, Kathleen Dill, Kimberly Theidon, Laura McAtackney, Maija Jäppinen, Melanie Hoewer, Mike Anastario, Serena Cosgrove, Shannon Drysdale Walsh, Sofia Duyos-Álvarez, Vi | Publisher: Rutgers University Press
About the book
Reports from war zones often note the obscene victimization of women, who are frequently raped, tortured, beaten, and pressed into sexual servitude. Yet this reign of terror against women not only occurs during exceptional moments of social collapse, but during peacetime too. As this powerful book argues, violence against women should be understood as a systemic problem—one for which the state must be held accountable.
The twelve essays in Gender Violence in Peace and War present a continuum of cases where the state enables violence against women—from state-sponsored torture to lax prosecution of sexual assault. Some contributors uncover buried histories of state violence against women throughout the twentieth century, in locations as diverse as Ireland, Indonesia, and Guatemala. Others spotlight ongoing struggles to define the state’s role in preventing gendered violence, from domestic abuse policies in the Russian Federation to anti-trafficking laws in the United States.
Bringing together cutting-edge research from political science, history, gender studies, anthropology, and legal studies, this collection offers a comparative analysis of how the state facilitates, legitimates, and perpetuates gender violence worldwide. The contributors also offer vital insights into how states might adequately protect women’s rights in peacetime, as well as how to intervene when a state declares war on its female citizens.
Editions of Gender Violence in Peace and War
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780813576183
- EBook
- ISBN 9780813576190
- PDF
- ISBN 9780813576206
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Reports from war zones often note the obscene victimization of women, who are frequently raped, tortured, beaten, and pressed into sexual servitude. Yet this reign of terror against women not only occurs during exceptional moments of social collapse, but during peacetime too. As this powerful book argues, violence against women should be understood as a systemic problem—one for which the state must be held accountable.
The twelve essays in Gender Violence in Peace and War present a continuum of cases where the state enables violence against women—from state-sponsored torture to lax prosecution of sexual assault. Some contributors uncover buried histories of state violence against women throughout the twentieth century, in locations as diverse as Ireland, Indonesia, and Guatemala. Others spotlight ongoing struggles to define the state’s role in preventing gendered violence, from domestic abuse policies in the Russian Federation to anti-trafficking laws in the United States.
Bringing together cutting-edge research from political science, history, gender studies, anthropology, and legal studies, this collection offers a comparative analysis of how the state facilitates, legitimates, and perpetuates gender violence worldwide. The contributors also offer vital insights into how states might adequately protect women’s rights in peacetime, as well as how to intervene when a state declares war on its female citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gender Violence in Peace and War about?
Reports from war zones often note the obscene victimization of women, who are frequently raped, tortured, beaten, and pressed into sexual servitude. Yet this reign of terror against women not only occurs during exceptional moments of social collapse, but during peacetime too. As this powerful book argues, violence against women should be understood as a systemic problem—one for which the state must be held accountable.
The twelve essays in Gender Violence in Peace and War present a continuum of cases where the state enables violence against women—from state-sponsored torture to lax prosecution of sexual assault. Some contributors uncover buried histories of state violence against women throughout the twentieth century, in locations as diverse as Ireland, Indonesia, and Guatemala. Others spotlight ongoing struggles to define the state’s role in preventing gendered violence, from domestic abuse policies in the Russian Federation to anti-trafficking laws in the United States.
Bringing together cutting-edge research from political science, history, gender studies, anthropology, and legal studies, this collection offers a comparative analysis of how the state facilitates, legitimates, and perpetuates gender violence worldwide. The contributors also offer vital insights into how states might adequately protect women’s rights in peacetime, as well as how to intervene when a state declares war on its female citizens.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Gender Violence in Peace and War?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues > Violence and abuse in society
Where can I read a sample of Gender Violence in Peace and War?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780813576183
Is Gender Violence in Peace and War part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Genocide, Political Violence, Human Rights
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Gender Violence in Peace and War?
Annie Pohlman, Cecilia M. Salvi, Fazil Moradi, Janet Elise Johnson, Katerina Stefatos, Kathleen Dill, Kimberly Theidon, Laura McAtackney, Maija Jäppinen, Melanie Hoewer, Mike Anastario, Serena Cosgrove, Shannon Drysdale Walsh, Sofia Duyos-Álvarez, Vi
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Gender Violence in Peace and War is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780813576183) and ebook(ISBN 9780813576190) and pdf(ISBN 9780813576206)
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