Beyond Terror: Gender, Narrative, Human Rights

Beyond Terror: Gender, Narrative, Human Rights

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2007 · English · Paperback
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Elizabeth Swanson Goldberg explores the complex interplay between gender, narrative, and human rights in various traditional contexts. By examining legal and psychoanalytic frameworks alongside documentary storytelling, she probes how representation shapes our understanding of trauma and injustice.

Goldberg delves into the ethical responsibilities of those who narrate experiences of terror, particularly when it comes to marginalized voices. She highlights the potential pitfalls of representation, where the storyteller must balance authenticity and the risk of further victimization.

Through her meticulous analysis, she aims to illuminate pathways for more nuanced understandings of gender and human rights. This work serves as a crucial resource for anyone interested in the intersections of narratives within the realms of justice and advocacy.

Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 264 pages
Language English
Published Jun 22, 2007
Publisher Rutgers University Press
ISBN-10 0813540615
ISBN-13 9780813540610
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