How a Century of War Changed the Lives of Women

by Lindsey German

How a Century of War Changed the Lives of Women looks at the remarkable impact of war on women in Britain. It shows how conflict has changed women’s lives and how those changes have put women at the centre of peace campaigning.Lindsey German, one of the UK's leading anti-war activists and commentators, shows how women have played a central role in anti-war and peace movements, including the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The women themselves talk about how they overcame prejudice and difficulty to become active. The book integrates this experience with a historical overview, analysing the two world wars as catalysts of social change for women. It looks at how the changing nature of war, especially the involvement of civilians, increasingly involves significant numbers of women.As well as providing an inspiring account of women's opposition to war, the book also tackles key contemporary developments, challenging negative assumptions about Muslim women and showing how anti-war movements are feeding into a broader desire to change society.

Genres: Feminism

240 pages, Unknown Binding

First published February 12, 2013

Reviews

[mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt a little like an info dump? had some good parts and the best bit was post 9/11 and islamophobia but maybe that’s just because it has been in my lifetime and i could/can see this taking place over time. The older stuff was informative and really interesting but just a bit hard to grasp? or delivered in a way that was a bit dull?? anyway

[wendy elizabeth jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yawn! Expected a really interesting book, because the subject is so interesting, but in all honesty, this book is tedius, long winded, and difficult to understand. Good book for reference and research and that's about it.

[Amiriya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good history of wars and campaigns against them but lacking details of women in trade union struggles which was disappointing. If Britain was anything like Australia there were plenty of union struggles involving women that either fought against war or fought for women’s rights like equal pay etc.