The public sphere, women and the Casamance peace process
Date
2011
Authors
Osemeka, I.N.
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Abstract
Women in the Casamance are traditionally confined to the private sphere as mothers, wives and farmers while a few are female priests. The protracted nature of the Casamance conflict has had devastating effects on the civilian population including women. But it has also provided opportunities for women to contribute to the peace process thereby thrusting them into the public sphere, which otherwise, is the domain of men. The paper focuses on the reconciliatory efforts in the Casamance showing the link between the public sphere, women and the resolution of conflicts. It will also proffer
solutions that can lead to a more inclusive process, taking into consideration the
exclusionary approach of the Casamance peace efforts which has contributed significantly to the failure to achieve durable solution to the conflict.
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Conflict Resolution , Gender Issues , Social Groups , Society , Women , Peace Negotiations
Citation
Historia Actual Online, 25 (57-65)