Gender and Security in Africa: An Overview (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789171067005)

This Discussion Paper explores the debates, theoretical perspectives and current trends in gender, conflict and post-conflict reconstruction, and security sector reform (SSR) in Africa. It provides a broad overview of and critical insights into the gender-conflict-security nexus, capturing the trends in the discourses, identifying the gaps in the literature and prioritising issues and areas for future research. This Discussion Paper is essential reading for all those with a deep interest in gender, peace, development and security in Africa, particularly gender scholars, students, activists and practitioners.

Author: Cheryl Hendricks
ISBN-10: 9171067000
ISBN-13: 9789171067005
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2011
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.07d