Female Génocidaires: What was the Nature and Motivations for Hutu Female Involvement in Genocidal Violence Towards Tutsi Women During the Rwandan Genocide?

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The focus of this doctoral thesis is the complex roles women play during genocides, particularly in Rwanda, challenging the traditional narrative that positions them solely as victims. It argues that women have historically participated in endorsing and committing acts of violence, thus complicating the understanding of female agency in conflict. By examining both victimization and female perpetration, the work aims to address gender inequality and empower women, highlighting the need for a nuanced perspective on their involvement in atrocities and the implications for post-genocide gender identities.