Routledge Why Women Rebel - Gender and Global Politics Book

Explore a global analysis of women's roles in organized rebellions with Why Women Rebel. Part of the Routledge Studies in Gender and Global Politics series, this book examines the extent of female engagement in armed conflict and the reasons behind their participation. Through a detailed study of over 70 post-Cold War rebel groups, Henshaw provides a unique perspective on how gender affects political violence. This work offers a new gendered theory by combining mainstream social science literature with critical feminist inquiry. It reveals that women are active in more than half of the rebel groups sampled. By analyzing data across diverse global contexts, the book provides essential insights for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of gender, revolution, and international politics. It is a necessary resource for understanding the complex motivations that drive women to join armed movements in the modern era.