Sexual Violence in the Argentinean Crimes against Humanity Trials: Rethinking Victimhood can be found in the resistance that; using a traditional feminist perspective; alleges that testimonies of sexual violence in the context of Argentinian crimes against humanity trials inevitably re-victimize victims. It is our understanding that such interpretation not only forgets to pay attention to what victims have to say about their experiences but also bases its allegation on dualistic and patronizing conceptions of female agency. This book argues that the role of affect in the experiences of those women who decided to testify as well of those who refused to do it shows to be a useful tool in order to analyze the sexual violence issue from a thought-provoking and heterodox perspective. Cecilia Macón presents her argument through philosophical debates paired with testimonies of victims and analysis of works of art devoted to express these problems. Recommended for scholars of Latin American studies; philosophy; history; and sociology.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. ... and have read countless Holocaust books but none as amazing as this oneBy CustomerI am Jewish and have read countless Holocaust books but none as amazing as this one. I was moved to tears throughout the story of her indominitable spirit and desire to survive when giving up would have been the easier choice. To see your entire family and village murdered for no reason other than the Nazi's desire to rid the world of all Jews still is unfathomable to those of us that live in a civilized world. How she survived and lived to tell her story is amazing. It is clear she suffered for years even after she emigrated to Israel and had her ownfamily. Even after the war ended it is sad that very few in Israel really understand what survivors had to live with and the fact that she triumphed over such horrible anti-semitism in Poland in her quest to memorialize her dead family and tge other Jews in her village is a testament to her inner strength. Poland was and still is worse than any other western European country when it comes to hatred of the Jews. If the Nazis had not murdered so many children; we would likely have already seen cures for cancer and heart disease by now.I plan to recommend this book to all my friends. It is a "must" read.11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. BeautifulBy BethanyBeautiful story ; I am so sorry for what you endured during your childhood and adult life. You are a very brave soul! May your deceased relatives rest in peace and may you find some comfort in the monument that was erected in your family's memory and all the Jewish families that were murdered by the horrible Nazis' May God Bless anyone impacted by the Holocaust.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Even cultured people can behave like beastsBy Ivan Mejia J.Like Birds in Black and White is a vivid autobiography of a woman that in 1942; when at 9 years old; was the only survivor to the murdering by the NAZIS of all the Jews (320) living in her little town Wereszczyn; located in Western Poland. She recalls: “Still today; their cries echo in my ears at night; and there no one pays attention.â€It deserves to quote what Mrs. Miriam Raz-Zunszajn-Winograd says in the last page of her book: “I hope that if my words are ever printed for all to read; that they will serve as further firsthand evidence of the ability of human beings; even the highly enlightened and cultured ones; to behave like beasts. It’s also important for me to point out that despite all the evil I have met in my harsh past; I have also learned that in every place – even in the case of the most evil – there is always a handful of righteous people ready to endanger their own lives for the good of othersâ€.
