In the following paper I wish to investigate the status of women and their socio-economic conditions during the second civil war. As it was common during that period of time, the war was transferred to the womb of women, and sectarian conflicts during that time and even later usually involved “mudding” the blood of future generations of one sect. Therefore, I wish to examine whether this was the case in Lebanon. In order to do so, I will divide my paper into five sections. The first section of the paper will discuss the socio-economic background of the working class families of different sects in Lebanon. The second section of the paper will investigate the other means that were used during the war to weaken the Other, i.e. the focus will be directed at unarmed forms of violence. The third part of the paper will discuss the effects of the war, and more specifically it will focus on how women perceived, experienced, and the extent to which they were affected by the war. The fourth section will attempt to draw a comparative analysis in which the situation of women in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine, have been affected similarly during different conflicts at different locations and periods. The last part of the paper will attempt to draw some conclusions about the eruption of the war and whether its consequences still cause distress to Lebanese women today.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- I. INTRODUCTION
- II. The Socio-Economic Status of Families
- III. Institutionalized Patriarchy in Disguise?
- IV. Rape as a weapon
- V. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper investigates the status of women and their socio-economic conditions during the Lebanese Civil War, particularly focusing on the impact of the war on women's lives and their experiences with violence. The paper aims to examine the extent to which the war was transferred to the womb of women, influencing future generations. It also seeks to draw comparisons with similar situations in Syria and Palestine.
- The socio-economic background of working-class families in Lebanon during the civil war.
- The use of unarmed forms of violence against women during the war, particularly the use of rape as a weapon.
- The impact of the war on women's lives, including their perceptions, experiences, and the extent to which they were affected.
- A comparative analysis of the situations of women in Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine during different conflicts.
- The lasting consequences of the war on Lebanese women today.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- I. INTRODUCTION This chapter introduces the context of the Lebanese Civil War and the role of women in the conflict. It highlights the importance of understanding women's experiences and the silences in historical narratives. The chapter also provides definitions for key terms such as "power struggle," "gender," and "Marxist feminism."
- II. The Socio-Economic Status of Families This chapter examines the Lebanese economy prior to the civil war and the significant disparities in wealth and power between different sectarian groups. It discusses the impact of the economic boom on the social and political tensions in Lebanon.
- III. Institutionalized Patriarchy in Disguise? This chapter explores the status of women in Lebanon, comparing their perceived freedoms to those of women in other Arab countries. It discusses the legal and societal constraints faced by Lebanese women despite their perceived autonomy.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the intersection of gender, violence, and socio-economic conditions in the context of the Lebanese Civil War. Key themes include gender dynamics, Marxist feminism, violence against women, and the lasting impact of conflict on women's lives.
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- Reham ElMorally (Author), 2016, Gender Dynamics during and after the Lebanese Civil War, 1975-1990. A Marxist Feminist Perspective, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/366364
