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In Idi Amins Shadow: Women, Gender, And Militarism In Uganda (New African Histories)
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Finalist For The 2015 Aidoosnyder Prizein Idi Amins Shadow Is A Rich Social History Examining Ugandan Womens Complex And Sometimes Paradoxical Relationship To Amins Military State. Based On More Than One Hundred Interviews With Women Who Survived The Regime, As Well As A Wide Range Of Primary Sources, This Book Reveals How The Violence Of Amins Militarism Resulted In Both Opportunities And Challenges For Women. Some Assumed Positions Of Political Power Or Became Successful Entrepreneurs, While Others Endured Sexual Assault Or Experienced The Trauma Of Watching Their Brothers, Husbands, Or Sons Disappeared By The States Security Forces. In Idi Amins Shadow Considers The Crucial Ways That Gender Informed And Was Informed By The Ideology And Practice Of Militarism In This Period. By Exploring This Relationship, Alicia C. Decker Offers A Nuanced Interpretation Of Amins Uganda And The Lives Of The Women Who Experienced And Survived Its Violence.Each Chapter Begins With The Story Of One Woman Whose Experience Illuminates Some Larger Theme Of The Book. In This Way, It Becomes Clear That The Politics Of Military Rule Were Highly Relevant To Women And Gender Relations, Just As The Politics Of Gender Were Central To Militarism. By Drawing Upon Critical Security Studies, Feminist Studies, And Violence Studies, Decker Demonstrates That Amins Dictatorship Was Far More Complex And His Rule Much More Strategic Than Most Observers Have Ever Imagined.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'In Idi Amin’s Shadow'? A: 'In Idi Amin’s Shadow' explores the complex relationship between Ugandan women and Amin’s military regime, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities they faced during that era.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Alicia C. Decker, who conducted extensive interviews and research on the subject.
- Q: What type of historical perspectives does this book provide? A: The book offers a social history perspective, drawing connections between gender roles and militarism during Idi Amin’s rule in Uganda.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'In Idi Amin’s Shadow' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 2, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides valuable insights for academic studies related to gender, militarism, and Ugandan history.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Are there personal stories included in the book? A: Yes, each chapter begins with the story of a woman whose experiences illustrate larger themes discussed in the book.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of Amin’s regime on women? A: Absolutely, it examines how the violence of Amin’s military state affected women, including instances of empowerment and trauma.
- Q: Is there a focus on interviews with women in the book? A: Yes, the book is based on over one hundred interviews with women who lived through Amin’s regime, providing firsthand accounts of their experiences.