A bridge-text to think about gender-based violence in the Middle East from a Latin-American perspective
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The text presents a thematic introduction to the debates proposed in the article "Feminist dilemmas: how to talk about gender-based violence in relation to the Middle East?" by Nadje Al-Ali from a Latin American perspective. I introduce concepts and definitions to address the patriarchal construction of that region and the influence of colonialism in the processes of state and nation building. In addition, I address issues related to the preeminence of family and religion and their influence on the possibilities of the political participation of women to highlight, finally, the fundamental role of feminist organizations in the transformation of society.
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Al-Ali, N. (2019). Feminist Dilemmas: How to Talk About Gender-Based Violence in Relation to the Middle East? Feminis Review, 122(1), 16-31. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0141778919849525 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0141778919849525