Unpacking gendered co‐participation in political violence: Women perpetrators of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda

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Analysis uncovers the role of gendered homophily on mobilization for violence in Rwanda, indicating significant differences in engagement patterns.

Women played a crucial role in mobilizing others during the Rwandan genocide, showcasing their impact in acts of violence.
Data from the 1994 genocide illustrates that women were particularly influential in recruiting other women to participate in violence.
The study employs network analysis to show how gendered dynamics shape mobilization for political violence.
Understanding these gendered differences in conflict mobilization can inform future discussions on political processes and violence.

Edgerton et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis uncovers the role of gendered homophily on mobilization for violence in Rwanda, indicating significant differences in engagement patterns.