{"product_id":"guerrillas-and-combative-mothers-women-and-the-armed-struggle-in-south-africa-9781032597249","title":"Guerrillas and Combative Mothers: Women and the Armed Struggle in South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eGuerrillas and Combative Mothers is a book that tells the story of women who participated in the armed struggle against apartheid in South Africa from 1961 to 1994. It explores their agency, commitment, beliefs, and actions, and how they got politicized and joined the armed struggle. It also discusses their military training, combat activities, and contributions to the democratic transformation of the South African National Defense Force. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 248 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 December 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuerrillas and Combative Mothers is a captivating narrative that delves into the lives of women who played pivotal roles in the armed struggle against apartheid from 1961 to 1994. Through a focused examination of their agency, commitment, beliefs, and actions, the book explores the profound ways in which these women became politicized and ultimately joined the armed struggle in South Africa and exile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSiphokazi Magadla, a prominent figure in this narrative, sheds light on the various forms of military training she received, the intense combat experiences she underwent, and the remarkable transformation she experienced as both a woman and a soldier. Magadla also shares her involvement in the South African National Defence Force-led demobilization process, highlighting her contributions to the democratic transformation of the SANDF.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy traversing different eras and arenas of their participation, this book presents a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the armed struggle against apartheid. It serves as a testament to the broadness of this historical truth, as well as a call for gender equality and justice in pursuit of an inclusive and more democratic future. Through the stories of these courageous women, Guerrillas and Combative Mothers offers a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy of their contributions to the struggle for a better South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032597249\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siphokazi Magadla","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44873452159226,"sku":"9781032597249","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1702057943768_book.jpg?v=1702280450","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/guerrillas-and-combative-mothers-women-and-the-armed-struggle-in-south-africa-9781032597249","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}