Understanding Violence Against Women in Africa: An Interdisciplinary Approach

By Francis Onditi

SECTION 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030710947
• ISBN13: 9783030710941
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"