Journal Of Social And Political Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): EDISI APRIL 2026

SHATTERED FRONTS: THE EXPLOSIVE INTERPLAY OF GENDER AND WARFARE IN THE 20TH CENTURY

Liliana Akhmedova (Kazakhstan)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This аrticle takes a closer look at how gender and warfare impacted each other across 20th century. Wars did not just change borders-they shook up the lives and roles of men and women in ways that still echo today. With examples from World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and struggles for independence, I show how war pushed people into new roles: women took on factory and military jobs, while societies sometimes doubled down on traditional gender rules once the fighting stopped. By digging into diaries, interviews, and a range of historical sources, I try to show both sides of the story-how war could open doors for women and challenge old ideas, but also how those changes did not always last. Understanding this back-and-forth helps us see why gender and war are still linked today, and why the lessons from that era matter for anyone thinking about equality, identity, or policy now.

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jsaps

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Subject

Religion Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Social Sciences

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Journal Of Social And Political Sciences is a scientific publication to disseminate information on social and political science research results to lecturers, students, and related institutions, especially in Indonesia, leading to an increase in Indonesia Human Development Index. Journal Of Social ...