"As a woman, I have no country." – Virginia Woolf Rashmi Varma, a professor of English and Comparative Literary Studies at University of Warwick, speaks to Outlook about the impact of war on women. Women's understanding of war is different, as they are not only physical victims but also have their roles as caregivers affected by the bombing of schools and hospitals. Additionally, their bodies are weaponised, with both sides engaging in sexual exploitation. Despite these challenges, women also take on complex and dangerous roles as peacemakers, often overlooked by historians.
