Weaponising human rights through empty rhetoric and imperialist narratives: British discourse on reproductive rights and gender equality

Lynsey Mitchell

Weaponising human rights through empty rhetoric and imperialist narratives: British discourse on reproductive rights and gender equality

Lynsey Mitchell

Law

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Abstract

Lynsey Mitchell explores how feminist legal work in the UK highlights global gender equality efforts through saviour narratives, yet overlooks domestic racism and patriarchy. The author critiques the securitisation of feminist discourse post-9/11, revealing its reliance on colonial hierarchies and promotion of a progressive narrative centered on first world societies.

Original language	English
Number of pages	6
Volume	62
Specialist publication	Third World Approaches to International Law Review
Publication status	Published - 19 Mar 2024

Keywords

reproductive rights
international law
reproductive justice
decolonial feminism
human rights
abortion

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Mainstreaming Women's Rights
Mitchell, L.
1/10/19 → 31/12/20
Project: Projects from Previous Employment

1 Article

International law as shibboleth: the continued appeal of heroic narratives in support of military intervention
Mitchell, L., 8 Dec 2023, In: London Review of International Law. 11, 3, p. 481-510 30 p.
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Critical Feminist Engagements with Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) Workshop
Lynsey Mitchell (Speaker)
7 Jun 2022
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course

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Mitchell, L. (2024). Weaponising human rights through empty rhetoric and imperialist narratives: British discourse on reproductive rights and gender equality. Third World Approaches to International Law Review, 62. https://twailr.com/weaponising-human-rights-through-empty-rhetoric-and-imperialist-narratives-british-discourse-on-reproductive-rights-and-gender-equality/

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Weaponising human rights through empty rhetoric and imperialist narratives: British discourse on reproductive rights and gender equality

Abstract

Keywords

UN SDGs

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Mainstreaming Women's Rights

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International law as shibboleth: the continued appeal of heroic narratives in support of military intervention

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Critical Feminist Engagements with Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) Workshop

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