Analyzing Gender Imbalance in Casualties and Conflict Statistics

The chapter delves into the gender imbalance in casualties during conflicts, exploring why more men are often killed than women and how men's behaviors contribute to their vulnerability. It questions the reliability of casualty figures from diverse sources like the UN and the Israeli defense force, shedding light on the challenges faced by researchers in gathering accurate data in conflict zones. The narrative underscores the complexities of distinguishing combatants from non-combatants and the biases influencing such determinations.