Description
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides students across Social Sciences, Humanities, Politics, and International Studies with an in-depth understanding of the issues, policies, and strategies for addressing the symptoms and root causes of violence against women (VAW) in sub-Saharan Africa. This text uses the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) on Women, Peace and Security in Eastern and Southern Africa as a framework to present the causes and impacts of VAW and to trace the journey of sub-Saharan African countries toward gender equality. It also provides an overview of the policy and legislative frameworks that underpin the progress, challenges, and achievements of addressing VAW based on four key pillars: prevention, protection, participation, and relief and recovery. Chapters provide a wealth of knowledge, as the book draws on academic literature; national, regional, and international legislations; and data collected from field research, and makes use of end-of-chapter discussion questions and quick study guides.
Students will come away equipped with the tools, resources, and knowledge necessary to address and fix VAW in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
Table of ContentsSECTION I: FOUNDATIONS OF WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Born Equal Theory of Change
Chapter 3: Women in Contemporary Developmental Thought
Chapter 4: Gender Perspectives in Peace and Conflict
Chapter 5: Global and Regional Peace and Security Frameworks
SECTION II: WOMEN, VIOLENCE AND SOCIETY: CHALLENGES AND ISSUES
Chapter 6: Women, Politics and Violence
Chapter 7: Masculinity in Congolese Society
Chapter 8: Women and Violent Extremism
Chapter 9: Implementation of the UNSCR 1325: Critical Reflections
SECTION III: STRATEGIES for COMBATING VIOLENCE
Chapter 10: Prevention of Violence Against Women
Chapter 11: Women’s Participation in Peace Making Processes
Chapter 12: Protection of Women from Violence
Chapter 13: Gender-Responsive Budgeting as A Strategy Against Violence
Chapter 14: Conclusion-What the Future Holds
Appendices
Glossary
Index
