S. Behnaz Hosseini Livres

The examination of Yarsani religious thought reveals its complex relationship with Islamic tenets and the socio-political influences shaping its evolution. The book delves into the historical context in which Yarsani beliefs thrive, focusing on their experiences within Islamic society and the significant differences in their lived realities. Through various academic lenses, including sociology and cultural studies, it highlights the Yarsanis' recent shift towards openness about their faith, particularly through social media, and explores how worship impacts their daily lives and beliefs.

Focusing on the rehabilitation of Yazidi women affected by human trafficking, this book combines research from Iraqi Kurdistan and Germany. Through interviews and case studies, it highlights the voices of survivors trafficked by ISIS, detailing their harrowing experiences. The work also explores the existing support systems and necessary protections for these women, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by refugee women who have endured trauma.

This collected volume focuses on women's suffering and the conditions of their societies during conflict and post-conflict situations in Iraq, Iran, Syria and other countries. The contributions examine and explore not only general narratives but also various specific aspects of the conflict and post-conflict situations in relation to the roles and statuses of these women, with a number of scholars reflecting on topics from various disciplines and key areas such as the Middle East. This collection also includes some articles on the suffering of women outside of the Middle East, thus illustrating the similarity of some general issues women have to face throughout the world.