abstract: This thesis examines the 1994 Rwandan genocide with a specific emphasis on the rape of Tutsi women as a weapon of genocide. From the perspective of scholarship in trauma studies, an account of the conflict and colonialism leading up to the genocide is offered in order to demonstrate the historical making of the ground of collective trauma in Rwanda. Further, this thesis examines the discursive means of the perpetuation of collective trauma in the form of the Hutu demonization of Tutsi women. Shortcomings in the justice system emerging from the genocide are also discussed as a perpetuation of trauma. Finally, projects of justice and healing among Tutsi women are examined in an account of survival and resiliency. In conclusion, women that survived the genocide have navigated through societal and governmental systems to provide better lives for themselves, their families and the society. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.A. Social Justice and Human Rights 2011
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:9167 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| Contributors | Armitage, Rebecca Laine (Author), Stancliff, Michael (Advisor), Casper, Monica (Committee member), Simmons, William (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher) |
| Source Sets | Arizona State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Masters Thesis |
| Format | 82 pages |
| Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved |
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