Curating conflict-related sexual violence: gender, politics and memory at war museums.
Women's rights activists have described museums and other heritage sites as tools of advocacy to fight the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). Museums can sensitize the public to sexual crimes related to war and genocide and, it is hoped, help pursue justice for survivors and prevent...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Gender Studies Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 526 - 546 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Apr2026
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