Minky Worden

Probably a 3.5. This is a series of essays about torture around the world and consequently is a rather depressing book. It was not my choice to read, but was required for a course that I am tutoring at the Mount. Some of the essays were actually interesting - like how many techniques of torture were developed by the French after their experiences in Southeast Asia and then exported from France to Africa and South America, with some extensive training of U.S. forces in the mix. There was intersting commentary on the Abu Gharab (sp?) prison scandels, the issue of responsibility, and the perceived "necessity" of torture for national security. I can't say I enjoyed the book, but it was informative.… (altro)

A powerful and important anthology of articles documenting the human rights abuses that women face all over the globe and the efforts to stop them.

I have often complained that feminists need to spend more time investigating issues that women face and less time arguing about theory. This anthology does just that. Its articles focus on current abuses of women in specific places. Many were written by activists directly involved in fighting to end the abuses. Several articles deal with abuses that have continued even as countries have become more democratic in the wake of the 2011 Arab Spring. They all point to the problem that even revolutionary changes often leave women behind. While globally women are gaining educational, economical and other rights, much remains in need of urgent change if they are to able to function.

Full review on my blog: http://mdbrady.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/the-unfinished-revolution-voices-from-th...… (altro)