Gender, peacebuilding, and reconstruction:

"This collection of articles examines the impact of armed conflict on women, men, and gender relations. Gender stereotypes of conflict depict women and children as powerless victims, while men are presented either as saviours of the weak and powerless, or as agents of violence and destruction....

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxfam 2005
Edition:1. publ.
Series:Oxfam focus on gender
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"This collection of articles examines the impact of armed conflict on women, men, and gender relations. Gender stereotypes of conflict depict women and children as powerless victims, while men are presented either as saviours of the weak and powerless, or as agents of violence and destruction. Reality is more complex. Women, girls, and boys also wage war as soldiers, often against their will. Atrocities committed against them give rise to desperate physical, mental, and material need, which reconstruction and peace initiatives must recognise and address. In addition, women need to be involved as decision makers in peace and reconstruction processes. These must founded on a vision of equality in governance and everyday social interaction, if a sustainable peace is to come about. Case studies included here come from India, Kosovo, Nicaragua, Sierra Leone, and Uganda."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:Title from cover.
Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:110 S. 25 cm
ISBN:085598533X

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