Colonels and Cadres by Cock
If most people have a strong impulse for self-preservation, why do individuals fight wars? The author believes the answer lies in gender relations--the way in which femininity and masculinity are defined--and the power of the military in society. She explores the link between war and gender in South Africa during the last decade. Through interviews with victims of violence, resisters, and militarists, the author reveals that although the South African Defence Force (SADF) and the ANC's Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) reflect the myriad differences between a conventional and a guerrilla army, women in both armies have been subject to similar processes of incorporation and exclusion. Provocative and well-written, it will be interesting for both the haunting personal accounts and the clear analysis of the issues.
Cock, Jacklyn: - Jacklyn Cock is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. She is also an Honorary Research Professor in the Sociology of Work Unit (SWOP).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195707069 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195707060 |
| Title | Colonels and Cadres |
| Author | Cock |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Southern Africa |
| Year published | 1991-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 253 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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