Sexual Violence in Conflict : A Threat to Global Security

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abara, Francis Chinedu, 1972- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human security.

Sex crimes.

War crimes.

Gender in conflict management.

Place of Publication:

BrownWalker Press

Summary:

"The originality of this book rests in the application of the human security framework to analyse sexual and gender-based violence in conflict. The human security paradigm is concerned and centred on the individual's security threats holistically and is inclusive of both men and women in its agenda. The author argues that making a balanced narrative of sexual violence that includes both men and women as both victims and perpetrators could be a more effective means of preventing conflict-related sexual violence than when men are excluded. Another positive feature of the book rests in its analysis of the plights of victims and survivors of sexual violence during conflict and post-conflict situations. The author describes the devastating emotional and traumatic pain, the psychological agony, the health problems, stigmatization, and impoverishment that sexual violence causes victims and survivors. Moving beyond victims and survivors, the book also examines perpetrators of sexual violence and the questionable part played by a range of social actors. This book has taken on the challenge of interdisciplinary studies that draws upon and integrates evidence and concepts from peace and conflict studies, gender studies, law and human rights as well as sociology and psychology to offer a balanced and elucidatory narrative of the occurrence, perpetrations, impacts, as well as responses and actions required of the international community. It makes a convincing argument that sexual violence in conflict is prevalent and persistent, and that it is a global threat to human security. The subject matter is timely and the author's writing style is easy to follow without taking down the reader, making this book a suitable reading for students, academics as well as practitioners"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Sexual violence-An overview

Prevalence and scale of sexual violence in conflicts

The human security discourse

Sexual violence in conflict-Victims and survivors

Sexual violence in conflict-Perpetrators or 'victors'

The impact of sexual violence on global security

Sexual violence in conflict and victims' rights need for a balanced narrative of sexual violence in conflict.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Abara, Francis Chinedu, 1972- Sexual violence in conflict

ISBN:

9781599426099

1599426099