![]() Sociologists, philosophers, historians, literary and legal scholars as well as NGO professionals from Europe, the US, Asia and Africa bring together empirical and theoretical studies focusing on sexual violence in different theatres of armed conflict. The International Research Group ‘Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict’ (SVAC) is a network of interdisciplinary scholars and NGO experts founded in October 2010. This volume is the result of long-standing cooperation. Through these, the authors identify gaps in existing knowledge to develop a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the field. Its enquiry employs four key relationships: War/Power, Violence/Sexuality, Gender/Engendering and Visibility/Invisibility. Who are the perpetrators? How is sexual violence tied to other forms of violence? What are the consequences for individual victims and societies?Ĭompiled by the International Research Group ‘Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict’ (SVAC), this volume takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding wartime sexual violence. While sexual violence has gained public awareness and become a subject in academic debate, efforts to understand and strategies to prevent this form of violence remain inadequate. ![]() In the mid 1970s, at the peak of the women’s movement, feminist activism and research opened the door to questions that are still pressing today. Under The Reading Tree: Children's Library BlogĬhampaca Book Subscription: Reading India
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