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"Compiles a variety of lessons learned by field researchers, many of whom have faced demanding situations characterized by violence, profound and well-grounded distrust, and social fragmentation"--

Our commentary focuses on feminist insights into concepts of equality, citizenship, democracy, & political discourse, & how such a perspective may raise issues & questions not considered by Johnson & Johnson's (this issue) theoretical model for civil political discourse. To illustrate our points, we draw on a number of cases from around the world to highlight some of the obstacles & challenges women face as they try to participate in civil political discourse. We argue that unless the real external influences that limit women's ability to equally participate are addressed within a model of civil political discourse, in the end, such a model only will reinforce inequality. 13 References. Adapted from the source document.

Tens of thousands of children worldwide have been born as a result of mass rape campaigns or wartime sexual exploitation. What about these living legacies of rape and sexual violence? What do we know about these children and their life chances? To explore these and other questions, 'Challenging Conceptions' gathers together an interdisciplinary and international roster of scholars. They include professors and doctoral students in the fields of anthropology, gender studies, history, law, transitional justice, social work, and sociology among others.

The question "Where are the girls?" is seldom raised in discussions about children or adolescents who are members of fighting forces & groups. This is due in large part to the near exclusive focus on boy soldiers. Consequently, scant attention has been given to girls' active involvement & distinct experiences in these forces & groups, whether as combatants or noncombatants. The purpose of this article is to explicate the presence & experiences of girls in fighting forces & groups & some of the challenges they face after they leave these forces & groups & attempt to resume their lives within their communities. We use descriptive data gathered from a wide variety of organizational & scholarly reports to identify girls' involvement & roles in these forces & groups, detail how they are recruited & demobilized, & examine common physical & psychosocial effects of their participation. We contend that during & after armed conflicts, gender-specific physical & psychological impacts must be understood so that both boys & girls receive effective help. Because little is presently known about girls' distinct experiences, programs, & policies that might assist them to heal & recover more rapidly from physical & psychosocial trauma are seldom developed. By being knowledgeable about & sensitive to girls' distinct experiences & needs, psychologists can help assure that girls, along with boys, receive more effective psychosocial assistance. 6 Tables, 1 Figure, 58 References. Adapted from the source document.