Violence and Gender in the Globalized World

Download or read book Violence and Gender in the Globalized World written by Dr Sanja Bahun and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated edition of Violence and Gender in the Globalized World expands the critical picture of gender and violence in the age of globalization by introducing a variety of uncommonly discussed geo-political sites and dynamics. The volume hosts methodologically and disciplinarily diverse contributions from around the world, discussing various contexts including Chechnya, Germany, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Palestine, the former Yugoslavia, Syria, South Africa, the United States, and the Internet. Bringing together scholars’ and activists’ historicized and site-specific perspectives, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice concerning violence, gender, and agency.