Twelve Feminist Lessons of War

Cynthia Enloe is a renowned feminist author who has written extensively on gender, race, and class. Her book Twelve Feminist Lessons of War draws on the experiences of women from different countries to show how diverse women's experiences of war must be taken seriously to prevent and shorten wars and make gender justice central to recovering from wars. Enloe's analysis highlights how wartime shapes the gendered politics of marriage, prostitution, journalism, economics, childcare, domestic violence, and rape, and how understanding this can prevent wars and even end them. She is one of only 100 women named on the Gender Justice Wall in The Hague.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Footnote Press Ltd

Cynthia Enloe is a remarkable and relentless force in the field of social analysis. Her extensive work has delved into comprehensive examinations of gender, race, and class, challenging the societal priorities that we often overlook. Enloe's unwavering curiosity drives her to question the significance of various aspects of our lives, prompting us to reevaluate our perceptions and values. She serves as an inspiring example of someone who has dedicated her life to promoting social change and equality.

In her book Twelve Feminist Lessons of War, Laura Bates explores the diverse experiences of women during times of conflict. Drawing upon the insights of women survivors, activists, and scholars from Ukraine to Sudan, Myanmar, and beyond, Bates emphasizes the importance of taking these women's experiences seriously if we are to prevent and shorten wars and make gender justice a central component of post-war recovery. Women's wars are distinct from men's wars, as they shape the gendered politics of marriage, prostitution, journalism, economics, childcare, domestic violence, and rape. Enloe's incisive analysis highlights how understanding these dynamics can help prevent wars and even bring them to an end.

Through her fresh, fierce, and vital thinking, Enloe demonstrates that by paying greater attention to the wounded and the women who care for them, we can gain a more realistic understanding of the long-term consequences of conflict. She also emphasizes the importance of listening to feminists on the ground, particularly in Ukraine, to gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing global events that shape our world.

Enloe's contributions to social analysis are noteworthy, and she is honored to be among the 100 women named on the Gender Justice Wall in The Hague. Her work continues to inspire and challenge us to think critically about the social structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 135 x 216 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804440285