Does Feminism Need a Theory of Transitional Justice? An Introductory Essay
Posted: 19 May 2009
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Does Feminism Need a Theory of Transitional Justice? An Introductory Essay
Date Written: 2007
Abstract
This essay surveys feminist scholarship and praxis on transitional justice, examining its ongoing contribution to the conceptualization and design of transitional justice mechanisms. We examine some of the gender implications of a specifically ‘transitional’ theory of justice. The essay concludes by proposing that feminist theory should focus on how transitional justice debates help or hinder broader projects of securing material gains for women through transition, rather than trying to fit a feminist notion of justice within transitional justice frameworks.
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Christine Bell (Contact Author)
University of Edinburgh - School of Law ( email )
Old College
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Edinburgh, EH8 9YL
United Kingdom
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HOME PAGE: http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/staff/christinebell/
Catherine O'Rourke
Ulster University - Transitional Justice Institute ( email )
Shore Road
Newtownabbey, County Antrim BT37 OQB
Northern Ireland
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