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The Political Economy of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict: Unraveling the Interplay between Power, Violence, and Sexual Exploitation

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Sexual violence is a pervasive and devastating reality in armed conflict. It is used as a weapon of war to terrorize, control, and humiliate victims, often with lifelong consequences. The Political Economy of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict is a groundbreaking book that explores the complex relationship between power, violence, and sexual exploitation in conflict zones. Drawing on extensive research and case studies, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and economic factors that drive sexual violence in armed conflict, and the devastating consequences it has for individuals, communities, and societies.

Rape Loot Pillage: The Political Economy of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict (Oxford Studies in Gender and International Relations)

by Sara Meger

5 out of 5

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Key Themes

The book explores a range of key themes, including:

* The use of sexual violence as a weapon of war * The political and economic factors that drive sexual violence in armed conflict * The impact of sexual violence on victims, survivors, and communities * The challenges of accountability and justice for sexual violence in armed conflict * The role of peacebuilding and post-conflict recovery in addressing sexual violence

Groundbreaking Research

The Political Economy of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict is based on extensive research, including:

* Fieldwork in conflict zones around the world * Interviews with victims, survivors, perpetrators, and other key stakeholders * Analysis of primary and secondary data on sexual violence in armed conflict

This research provides a unique and comprehensive understanding of the political economy of sexual violence in armed conflict.

Case Studies

The book presents a number of case studies that illustrate the key themes discussed in the book. These case studies include:

* The use of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo * The sexual exploitation of women and girls in the sex trade in Bosnia and Herzegovina * The use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the conflict in Syria

These case studies provide concrete examples of the political economy of sexual violence in armed conflict and its devastating consequences.

The Political Economy of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the complex relationship between power, violence, and sexual exploitation in conflict zones. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and economic factors that drive sexual violence in armed conflict, and the devastating consequences it has for individuals, communities, and societies. This thought-provoking work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the root causes and enduring impact of sexual violence in armed conflict.

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Rape Loot Pillage: The Political Economy of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict (Oxford Studies in Gender and International Relations)

by Sara Meger

5 out of 5