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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Non-fiction, Gender Studies, Feminism, Violence, Sri Lankan Studies, Human Rights

Book Review:
''Feminist Engagements with Violence'' is a critical and timely study of feminist responses to gendered violence in Sri Lanka during a period of ethnic conflict and militarization. Co-authored by Nimanthi Perera-Rajasingham, Lisa Kois, and Rizvina Morseth de Alwis, this book examines campaigns, legal strategies, and their limitations, including the domestic violence bill and the Krishanthy Koomaraswamy case. With an introduction by Radhika Coomaraswamy, the book challenges readers to think beyond legal frameworks and explore alternative approaches to justice and resistance. Essential reading for students of gender studies, human rights, and Sri Lankan society.