Enloe, Cynthia
Twelve Feminist Lessons of War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781804440285
- author:
- Enloe, Cynthia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Footnote Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Feminism & Feminist Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Twelve Feminist Lessons of War by Cynthia Enloe offers a compelling analysis of how women's experiences in war shape its politics and outcomes. By examining the diverse stories of women from Ukraine to Sudan and Myanmar, Enloe highlights the importance of taking their perspectives seriously in preventing and ending wars. Enloe's insightful work reveals that wartime affects not only soldiers but also civilians, including those who care for them, and that understanding these impacts is crucial to achieving gender justice. This book provides a fresh and vital perspective on the long-term consequences of war and the need to listen to feminist voices on the ground. By exploring the intersections of war and women's lives, Enloe sheds light on the complex issues surrounding marriage, prostitution, journalism, economics, childcare, domestic violence, and rape.