a feminist approach to human security
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Robinson, Fiona
- Publish Year
- 2011
- Shelfmark
- WER 1M 2011 - B
- Thesaurus
- zorg, ethiek, veiligheid, globalisering, arbeid, gezondheid, kinderopvang, vredesbeweging, postkolonialisme, aids
- Description
- In this book Robinson demonstrates how the responsibilities of sustaining life are central to the struggle for basic human security. She uses a feminist lens to challenge gender biases in rights-based, individualist approaches. Robinson's consideration of care in both ethical and practical terms provides a starting point for understanding and addressing the material, emotional, and psychological conditions that create insecurity for people. She examines 'care ethics' and 'security' at the theoretical level and explores the practical implications of care relations for security in a variety of contexts: women's labour in the global economy, humanitarian intervention and peace building, healthcare, and childcare.