Description
Book SynopsisThe first in-depth study of a novel women's refugee movement and its challenge, as an international trigger case, to traditional conceptions of human rights. It illuminates keys to the movement's success, including, paradoxically, noncitizen politics, and uncovers critical implications for theories of human rights change.
Trade Review"The least likely case study is a noble tradition in comparative politics, while the study of norm change is a cuttingedge concern in international relations. Lisa S. Alfredson's well-crafted account of the introduction of gender-based asylum in Canada combines the best of these worlds, along with interesting observations on immigration policy, social movements, and the gendered nature of human rights." *
Perspectives on Politics *
"Alfredson explores a remarkable case study that illustrates an underestimated route for the genesis of human rights vital to women." *
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Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables
List of Abbreviations
1. Introduction: The Sex Persecution Campaigns
2. Human Rights, Social Movement, and Asylum Seeking
3. Global Challenges and Opportunities for Sex-Based Asylum Seeking
4. Moving In: Asylum Seekers' National Rights, Resources, and Opportunities
5. "Use My Name": Noncitizen Identity, Decisions, and Mobilization
6. Universalizing National Rights: Political Confrontation and Cultural Framing
7. Making Sex Persecution Matter
Appendix: Comprehensive and Novel Aspects of Gender Related Claims
Notes
Bibliography
Index
