Role of Gender in Political Violence

Abstract

Gender plays a prominent role in many aspects of political violence. First, it contributes to its occurrence. Second, sexual violence causes enormous suffering during conflict. Last, sustainable peacekeeping depends on female inclusion and participation. This panel focuses specifically on masculinity and violence perpetrated against women.

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