Sexual Violence Crimes and Gendered Power Relations: Bringing Justice to Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This book provides a feminist approach to international actors' responses to sexual violence crimes in conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and examines the impact of these practices on local gendered power relations. It investigates how challenging sexual violence crimes requires broader female empowerment and engagement with gendered power relations and is of interest to scholars, postgraduate students, and professionals working in gender studies, development studies, and international relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a profound gendered analysis and establishes a feminist approach to the responses of international actors to sexual violence crimes in conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It delves into the impact of these global political practices on local gendered power relations, shedding light on the complex dynamics at play.

Sexual violence crimes in eastern DRC have garnered widespread international attention, leading to urgent calls for their cessation. This book critically evaluates international assistance aimed at strengthening the Congolese legal system's response to sexual violence crimes. It seeks to assess the extent to which this assistance engages with the continuum of gendered violence, from peacetime to conflict. Additionally, it examines whether international assistance has led to any transformative changes in gendered power relations in the region.

The author conducts an in-depth investigation into the challenges posed by combating sexual violence crimes in conflict and emphasizes the importance of broader female empowerment and engagement with gendered power relations. By exploring these critical aspects, the book provides valuable insights for scholars and postgraduate students in gender studies, development studies, and international relations. It also serves as a valuable resource for professionals working for development agencies and international NGOs with a focus on eastern DRC.

Through its rigorous research and insightful analysis, this book contributes to our understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding sexual violence crimes in conflict and offers valuable recommendations for addressing these issues. It underscores the importance of a feminist approach to international intervention and promotes gender equality and justice in the region.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367542658