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The Impact of Conflict and Militarization on the Lives of Women and LGBT Persons in Armenia
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Abstract The most recent 2022 Global Militarization Index ranked Armenia among the top ten most militarized
countries in the world. During militarization, the institution of the military assumes a central role in society,
with its values permeating almost every area of life. This article explores the compl... view more
The most recent 2022 Global Militarization Index ranked Armenia among the top ten most militarized
countries in the world. During militarization, the institution of the military assumes a central role in society,
with its values permeating almost every area of life. This article explores the complexities and challenges of
life in Armenia’s militarized society from the perspective of women and LGBT1 persons. Militarization not
only perpetuates patriarchal gender relations but also enforces trans- and homophobic environments based
on cis- and heteronormative values. Thus, this article examines the impact of conflict and militarization on
gender equality norms, such as the protection of women against violence, as well as the fight for LGBT rights.... view less
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Armenia; LGBT; Militarization
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 7-11
Journal
Caucasus Analytical Digest (2023) 134
Issue topic
Ramifications of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Rivalry beyond the Spotlight
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000625462
ISSN
1867-9323
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0