Women and Nation-Building

Women and Nation-Building

Using a case study of Afghanistan, this study examines gender-specific impacts of conflict and post-conflict and the ways they may affect women differently than they affect men. It analyzes the role of women in the nation-building process and considers outcomes that might occur if current practices...

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Main Author: Benard, Cheryl (auth)
Other Authors: Jones, Seth G. (auth), Oliker, Olga (auth), Thurston, Cathryn Quantic (auth), Stearns Lawson, Brooke (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2008
Subjects:
Comparative politics
International relations
Warfare & defence
Political Science
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Summary:Using a case study of Afghanistan, this study examines gender-specific impacts of conflict and post-conflict and the ways they may affect women differently than they affect men. It analyzes the role of women in the nation-building process and considers outcomes that might occur if current practices were modified. Recommendations are made for improving data collection in conflict zones and for enhancing the outcomes of nation-building programs.
ISBN:MG579IMEY-CMEPP
9780833044495
9780833043115
Access:Open Access

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