Explore the often-overlooked narratives of women in warfare with this compelling book. It delves deep into the historical and contemporary roles of women in conflicts, debunking the myth that war is solely a male domain. With insightful analysis and vivid accounts, this essential read highlights how women have been integral to the making, fighting, and resolution of wars across time. From soldiers and caregivers to activists and peace-builders, the diverse experiences of women in war are meticulously presented, inviting readers to recognize their vital contributions and struggles. This book also emphasizes the growing presence of women in military and peacekeeping roles, making it a crucial addition to feminist studies and war literature. With 256 pages published by John Wiley & Sons in 2012, this brand-new edition provides invaluable insights into the gendered nature of war, ensuring that women’s perspectives and stories are included in the broader narrative of conflict. Don’t miss out on this critical exploration of women’s experiences in warfare. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745642451
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256


Description:
Where are the women? In traditional historical and scholarly
accounts of the making and fighting of wars, women are often
nowhere to be seen. With few exceptions, war stories are told as if
men were the only ones who plan, fight, are injured by, and
negotiate ends to wars. As the pages of this book tell, though,
those accounts are far from complete. Women can be found at every
turn in the (gendered) phenomena of war. Women have participated in
the making, fighting, and concluding of wars throughout history,
and their participation is only increasing at the turn of the 21st
century. Women experience war in multiple ways: as soldiers, as
fighters, as civilians, as caregivers, as sex workers, as sexual
slaves, refugees and internally displaced persons, as anti-war
activists, as community peace-builders, and more. This book at once
provides a glimpse into where women are in war, and gives readers
the tools to understood women?s (told and untold) war
experiences in the greater context of the gendered nature of global
social and political life.