Gender in Crisis

Discover the compelling insights of Gender in Crisis by Julie Peteet, published by Columbia University Press in 1992. This thought-provoking study delves into the vital role of politically active Palestinian women within the Lebanese Resistance Movement. With 245 pages of in-depth analysis, Peteet examines the various types of work undertaken by these women, the organizations they have established, and the evolving dynamics of gender roles amidst a backdrop of ongoing conflict.

Through a lens of social science and anthropology, this book sheds light on the contributions of women revolutionaries in national liberation movements. Ideal for readers interested in women's studies, political activism, and the sociology of conflict, Gender in Crisis offers a unique perspective on the intersection of gender and political struggle. Explore how these freedom fighters navigate and redefine their roles in the face of adversity.