Gender, Crime and Violence – Gendered War Crimes

ESSAY QUESTION

Critically, analyse the intersection between gender, crime and violence through a discussion of:

Why are gendered war crimes so common? Why is rape so often used as a weapon of war?

You will be assessed based on your ability to analyse the 3 elements of the question (1. Gender, 2. Crime, 3. Violence). The aim is to show your ability to synthesize information and to show the interconnectedness between these 3 key notions (1. Gender, 2. Crime, 3. Violence) and your chosen topic (Why are gendered war crimes so common? Why is rape so often used as a weapon of war?)

Word limit: 2000 words

References:
• Harvard Author Date.
• Include a minimum of 12 minimum of which at least half should be from the required and recommended reading list. *I WILL ATTACH REFERENCES THAT YOU WILL NEED TO INCLUDE.
• Your 3 required readings should be given prominent status within your discussion. Your essay should not simply summarize these readings. Showing the reader that you have a comprehensive understanding of these texts and that you are able to apply their ideas accurately and effectively within your argument will be looked on favourably!
• Equilibrium is important. Make sure your essay is well-balanced.
• Make sure your essay is well-documented

PLEASE LOOK AT THE ATTACHMENTS AND USE THEM AS REFERENCES.

IF YOU WANT TO FIND YOUR OWN REFERENCES, YOU CAN FIND 2-3 OF YOUR OWN ALSO.

BUT USE A MINUMUM OF 10 OF THE ONES I HAVE ATTACHED.