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Gender differences in war-related disappearance: Croatian experiences, 2005
Slavica Jurcevic1, James Allen, Solveig Dahl
1Department of Health and Human Rights, Split University School of Medicine, Split, Croatia.
Military Medicine
|May 9, 2007
Summary
This study reveals significant gender disparities in disappearances during the Croatian war. Disappeared men were typically of combat age, while disappeared women were often elderly, rural, and less educated.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Criminology
- Demography
Background:
- The Croatian War of Independence (1991-1995) resulted in numerous disappearances.
- Understanding the demographics and circumstances of disappeared persons is crucial for post-conflict reconciliation and justice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze gender-based differences in the characteristics and disappearance circumstances of missing persons in Croatia.
- To provide data for policy-making, victim support, and accountability efforts.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from a nationwide registry of disappeared persons in Croatia.
- Collected information through semi-structured interviews and questionnaires from 6183 informants regarding 2563 disappeared individuals.
Main Results:
- Identified distinct gender patterns: disappeared men were predominantly of combat age and employed, similar to the general population.
- Disappeared women were disproportionately elderly, rural, and less educated compared to disappeared men.
Conclusions:
- Gender significantly influenced the profile and circumstances of disappearances during the Croatian war.
- Findings are vital for informing post-conflict policies, support services for victims' families, and legal accountability.
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