How a Century of War Changed the Lives of Women looks at the remarkable
impact of war on women in Britain. It shows how conflict has changed
women's lives and how those changes have put women at the centre of
peace campaigning. Lindsey German, one of the UK's leading anti-war
activists and commentators, shows how women have played a central role
in anti-war and peace movements, including the recent wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq. The women themselves talk about how they overcame
prejudice and difficulty to become valued members of the struggle. The
book integrates this experience with a historical overview, analysing
the two world wars as catalysts of social change for women. It looks at
how the changing nature of war, especially the involvement of civilians,
increasingly involves significant numbers of women. As well as providing
an inspiring account of women's opposition to war, the book also turns a
critical eye to contemporary developments, challenging negative
assumptions about Muslim women and showing how anti-war movements are
feeding into a broader desire to change society.