Female Fighters in Armed Conflict: Listening to Their Own Stories

This book explores the why and how of womens participation in armed struggle,challenging preconceived assertions about women and violence. It provides a historical and contemporary focus,using personal interviews and primary documents to hear womens own voices. The chapters cover almost two centuries,from wars of independence to the Second World War,and address key questions such as hegemonic masculinity and female agency.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and thought-provoking book delves into the complex and multifaceted aspects of women's participation in armed struggle, challenging preconceived notions and providing a historical and contemporary perspective. It explores the reasons behind women's involvement in armed conflict, their roles within armed groups, and the untold stories of their contributions as perpetrators and facilitators of military violence. Through personal interviews and the analysis of primary documents, the authors seek to amplify the voices of women who have been historically marginalized in narratives of conflict.

The book widens the geographical scope of feminist security studies by examining the historical, political, and social contexts that have motivated women to engage in military action across different regions. It presents new case study data from Germany, Ukraine, Turkey, Israel, Palestine, Cameroon, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Latin America, shedding light on the diverse experiences and challenges faced by women in armed conflicts.

Spanning nearly two centuries, from the late 19th century to the present day, the book covers a wide range of armed conflicts, including wars of independence, World War II, and more recent conflicts. By integrating approaches from politics, history, anthropology, and area studies, the chapters offer insightful insights into hegemonic masculinity in the armed forces, the relationship between women's armed violence and female agency, and other critical topics related to gender and security.

This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers in gender and security studies, armed conflict, and history. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding women's roles in conflict and contributes to the ongoing dialogue on gender equality and peacebuilding.

Weight: 621g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032353173