Texas A&M professor links domestic oppression of women to international conflict, finding support in a $1.5M Defense Department grant.

Valerie Hudson, a Texas A&M professor, highlights the link between women's oppression at home and international conflict. Her research, backed by a $1.5 million Defense Department grant, indicates that countries with discriminatory family laws and domestic violence tend to face instability and violence. Conversely, equitable gender relations foster peace and democracy. The upcoming Women, Peace, and Security debate will address women's roles in conflict resolution amid rising violence against women in conflicts.

October 22, 2024
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