(The Deep Dive Book Talk) On Fight Back by Blaise Rukumbuzi

(The Deep Dive Book Talk) On Fight Back by Blaise Rukumbuzi

From DADYMINDS PODCAST 2.0 by ANATH LEE WALES

July 25, 2025 · 14 min · Season 4 · Episode 13

About this episode

The episode discusses the book 'Fight Back' by Blaise Rukumbuzi, which addresses gender-based violence in East African traditional societies.

Authored by Blaise Rukumbuzi and published by DADYMINDS PUBLISHERS INSIDER , "Fight Back: Unraveling Gender-Based Violence in East African Traditional Societies" is a comprehensive book that addresses the pervasive issue of gender-based violence ( GBV ) within East African traditional communities. The text examines the various forms of GBV , including domestic, sexual, and honor-based violence, alongside practices like female genital mutilation and forced marriages, analyzing their roots in patriarchal systems and cultural norms. It highlights the profound impact of GBV on individuals and communities, offering insights into prevention through education, legal reforms, community mobilization, and the empowerment of women and girls. The book also showcases stories of resilience from survivors and emphasizes the critical role of media and advocacy in fostering change. Book Link: https://books2read.com/u/31XXG6

People in this episode

Host: Anath Lee Wales

Guest: Blaise Rukumbuzi

Topics covered

  • gender-based violence
  • East African traditional societies
  • cultural norms
  • women empowerment
  • media advocacy

Keywords

  • gender-based violence
  • East Africa
  • cultural norms
  • female genital mutilation
  • forced marriages
  • women empowerment
  • media advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DADYMINDS PUBLISHERS INSIDER

Books & works: Fight Back: Unraveling Gender-Based Violence in East African Traditional Societies

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