Presentation Title
Repercussions of War on Women and Children
Abstract
The aftermath of war on civilians, especially as it pertains to women is not a well-researched area. Today 90% of people who die in war are civilians (Ashford &Huet-Vaughn, 2000, pg.186). Crime, homicide and domestic violence rise during war and remain after the war is over. War undermines the economy, diverts resources from public health and education. Refugees are forced to flee their homes and live in overcrowded camps without access to basic sanitation, where sexual assault and rapes are rampant. Rape and sexual violence are used as methods of warfare (United Nations, 2019). This research examines the long-term effects of war on civilians, subsequent generations, women, their rights, literacy and public health before and after the war in Iraq. The invasion of nations is a war on children, women and society, and repercussions extend further than the battlefield.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Dr.Lacey Sloan
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Arts and Sciences
Program/Major
Global Studies
Primary Research Category
Social Sciences
Repercussions of War on Women and Children
The aftermath of war on civilians, especially as it pertains to women is not a well-researched area. Today 90% of people who die in war are civilians (Ashford &Huet-Vaughn, 2000, pg.186). Crime, homicide and domestic violence rise during war and remain after the war is over. War undermines the economy, diverts resources from public health and education. Refugees are forced to flee their homes and live in overcrowded camps without access to basic sanitation, where sexual assault and rapes are rampant. Rape and sexual violence are used as methods of warfare (United Nations, 2019). This research examines the long-term effects of war on civilians, subsequent generations, women, their rights, literacy and public health before and after the war in Iraq. The invasion of nations is a war on children, women and society, and repercussions extend further than the battlefield.