{"id":10943,"date":"2024-04-08T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/asiainsights\/?p=10943"},"modified":"2024-04-07T12:05:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-07T02:05:39","slug":"hidden-wars-gendered-political-violence-in-asias-civil-conflicts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/asiainsights\/hidden-wars-gendered-political-violence-in-asias-civil-conflicts\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden wars: Gendered political violence in Asia&#8217;s civil conflicts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/asiainsights\/tag\/sara-davies\/\">SARA E DAVIES<\/a> AND&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/asiainsights\/tag\/jacqui-true\/\">JACQUI TRUE<\/a>&nbsp;|<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/global.oup.com\/academic\/product\/hidden-wars-9780190064167\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/asiainsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/Hidden-Wars-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10944\" style=\"width:215px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introducing &#8220;Hidden Wars: Gendered Political Violence in Asia&#8217;s Civil Conflicts&#8221; by Sara E Davies and Jacqui True\u2014a groundbreaking exploration into the intricate relationship between sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and structural gender inequality in Asia&#8217;s protracted conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SGBV has always been a part of warfare. From the harrowing testimonies of rape and sexual violence in historical events like the Rape of Nanjing to the modern-day struggles faced by women in conflict zones, to the experience of the Korean comfort women in World War II, and forced marriages and sexual slavery during the Cambodian genocide, SGBV has long been a grim reality of warfare. Despite decades of research, understanding the root causes and dynamics of this violence remains a challenge, especially in the context of Asia where underreporting is rampant and data scarcity prevails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In &#8220;Hidden Wars,&#8221; Davies and True embark on a rigorous examination of three conflict-affected societies\u2014Burma, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka\u2014shedding light on the complex interplay between SGBV reporting, gender inequality, and political dynamics. Drawing from extensive field research and an original dataset, the authors reveal how entrenched gender norms, political power struggles, and limited data collection mechanisms contribute to the perpetuation of SGBV and the culture of silence surrounding it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through interviews with key stakeholders and a meticulous analysis of conflict dynamics, Davies and True unveil the stark realities of reporting constraints and impunity for SGBV perpetrators. They argue that addressing SGBV effectively requires not only tackling the structural inequalities that fuel it but also challenging the systemic barriers to reporting and accountability. 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