Oral Presentations
Location
Sydnor Auditorium
Access Type
Open Access
Entry Number
33
Start Date
4-6-2022 11:15 AM
End Date
4-6-2022 11:30 AM
Department
Political Science
Abstract
The question raised is, can women gain equality within the government, society, and culture due to their participation in militia units during times of revolution. This thesis evaluates the case study of Syrian Kurdish women fighters between the time frame 2011 to 2021. In particular the paper will analyze the Women’s Protection Unit which is composed of female Kurdish fighters, who fought against ISIS and the Syrian government. Previously, Kurdish women have a documented history of oppression due to their gender. In their society, culture, and government, females have been suppressed from equality. The study will analyze if women can alter their status in society through their participation in militia units. Based on the findings of this study, it may encourage further research and analysis that may promote the participation of females in future militia and military units. Through the research I hypothesize that women are able to gain rights and gender equality in society and their culture by participation in militias.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. David RichardsDr. Marek PayerhinDr. Nichole Sanders
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The Impact of Female Militia Units on Women’s Rights in Society
Sydnor Auditorium
The question raised is, can women gain equality within the government, society, and culture due to their participation in militia units during times of revolution. This thesis evaluates the case study of Syrian Kurdish women fighters between the time frame 2011 to 2021. In particular the paper will analyze the Women’s Protection Unit which is composed of female Kurdish fighters, who fought against ISIS and the Syrian government. Previously, Kurdish women have a documented history of oppression due to their gender. In their society, culture, and government, females have been suppressed from equality. The study will analyze if women can alter their status in society through their participation in militia units. Based on the findings of this study, it may encourage further research and analysis that may promote the participation of females in future militia and military units. Through the research I hypothesize that women are able to gain rights and gender equality in society and their culture by participation in militias.