War and Rape - Analytical Approaches

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

This report, written by Ruth Steifert in response to new levels of sexual torture women have experienced in recent years, creates an analytical perspective on these events. This report examines why rape occurs, studies the five functions of war-time rape, and explores why most women remain silent about the brutalities they experience.

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