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Women and peace: from the perspective of Palestinian women
Ankara : Department of International Relations and Institute of Economics and Social Sciences, Bilkent University, 1995.Thesis (Master's) -- Bilkent University, 1995.Includes bibliographical references leaves 74-79This research is an introductory study on the topic Women and Peace from
the viewpoint of Palestinian women. Its main argument is that social factors offer
the best explanation for relevant relationships that have been traditionally given
other explanations. Historically, females are seen as inherently peaceful, while men
have been viewed as having war-related tendencies. These stereotypes have been
shown to be erroneous. Feminism in the West is discussed in light of its goals and
activities. Feminism in the Middle Eastern world, however, has largely chosen not
to follow the same ambitions as its Western counterpart. This is because Middle
Eastern women live in an entirely different social context and so naturally interpret
the principles of women rights from a different perspective. On a narrower level,
Palestinian women are greatly affected by the situation in which they find
themselves. The lack of basic freedoms that the women of Palestine have endured
has resulted in women's groups joining the struggle for national liberation, as
opposed to concentrating on obtaining equality with men. These women have
tended to avoid joining peace movements similarly for social reasons. The living
conditions of the women are considerably poor and the lack of education and
financial resources have limited the number of Palestinian women who can
participate in formal peace-promoting organizations.El-Atrash, Hala AM.S