Revolution In Rojava by Andrew Knapp
Democratic Autonomy and Women's Liberation in Northern Syria
A compact account of the grassroots political experiment in northeastern Syria, tracing how a Kurdish-led movement built a system of democratic autonomy centered on local councils, cooperatives, and popular militias with an explicit focus on gender equality and pluralism. Based on on-the-ground reporting and interviews, it shows how theories of democratic confederalism were translated into institutions—particularly the pivotal role of women’s organizations and the YPJ—in efforts to provide services, security, and social change amid the Syrian war. The narrative highlights both the innovations and achievements of the project and the practical and political challenges it faced from ISIS, hostile states, and internal tensions over sustainability and scale.
- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224 pages
- Original Language
- English
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