How Long to Read Women as Weapons of War

How Long Does it Take to Read Women as Weapons of War?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Women as Weapons of War by Kelly Oliver

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From the female soldiers of Abu Ghraib prison to Palestinian women suicide bombers, women and their bodies have been "powerful weapons" in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Kelly Oliver reveals how the media and the George W. Bush administration used metaphors of weaponry to describe women and female sexuality and forge a link between vulnerability and violence. Oliver analyzes the discourse surrounding women, sex, and gender and the use of women to justify America's decision to go to war. She also considers the cultural meaning, or lack of meaning, that lead female soldiers at Abu Ghraib to...

How long is Women as Weapons of War?

Women as Weapons of War by Kelly Oliver is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Women as Weapons of War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Women as Weapons of War aloud.

What Reading Level is Women as Weapons of War?

Women as Weapons of War is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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