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“Benedetta Faedi Duramy: Gender and Violence in Haiti: Women’s Path from Victims to Agents.”
In this book Benedetta Duramy unpacks the experiences of Hatian women who have been victims of gendered-based sexual violence. Duramy explores how Haitian women have made strides to overcome the social, political, and economic hindrances that they often encounter when seeking justice. She highlights the crucial role that women’s organizations play in providing support for victims and survivors of sexual violence.These organizations also help women to advocate for policy changes within the Haitian government to be in favor of victims and survivors instead of the perpetuators. These organizations also provide a safe space for women to share their experiences and feel a sense of community amongst women who have similar experiences. This sense of community aids in the overcoming of isolation and shame that many of these women feel as a result of how Hatian society views sexual violence against women. Duramy also explores how cultural and societal factors influence sexual violence in Haiti.For example, she examines how patriarchal norms within Haitian society tend to place male dominance at the forefront, control the bodies of women, and contribute to poverty and political instability. Duramy says that the first step to created lasting change and lowering the rates of sexual violence is to address these issues in Haiti.Finally, Duramy explores how women who have been victims of sexual violence can also be seen as survivors and can make change within their communities. By sharing their experiences and advocating for policy changes, they are able to challenge and contest the norms that contribute to sexual violence in Haiti and push other women to follow in their footsteps for a more safe and equitable society.

“Gender and Politics in Contemporary Haiti: The Duvalierist State, Transnationalism, and the Emergence of a New Feminism (1980-1990).”
This source examines the intersection between gender, power, and politics in Haiti. The article analyzes the history of the shaping of gender relations within Haiti. It began in the Duvalier regime which lasted from the late 1950s to the mid 1980s. This regime was based on authoritarianism and oppression.The laws and practices reinforced traditional gender roles and societal hierarchies. In the 1980s, Haitian society shifted due to the emergence of a new wave of feminism. This new feminism was different because it took a broader approach, using the experiences of women across the Caribbean and Latin America. This new feminism challenged the patriarchal policies and practices in the Duvalier regime.The new feminism challenged traditional gender roles and sought to place women rights and empowerment at the forefront. This article also highlights the importance of understanding intersectionality in the context of analyzing different forms of oppression that marginalized groups fall victim to. This new feminist movement in Haiti sought to challenge gender inequality and tackle other forms of oppression against women; including race and class. Despite the fact that the movement faced major challenges, it was able to succeed in raising awareness about women’s rights and promoting gender equality to begin dismantling the patriarchy.