ISBN:
9781783602742
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (301 Seiten)
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Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Advocacy in conflict
DDC:
303.66
Keywords:
Social movements
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Social movements
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Electronic books
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Fallstudiensammlung
Abstract:
An essential and highly critical analysis of how Western advocacy impacts conflict-ridden countries
Abstract:
Front Cover -- About the Editor -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1: Introduction: Transnational Advocacy in Contention -- 'Nothing for Us Without Us' -- Key Questions -- Outline of the Book -- References -- 2: Genealogies of Transnational Activism -- Introduction -- The Evolution of Transnational Advocacy -- A Post-Humanitarianism? -- Notes -- References -- 3: Burma's Struggle for Democracy: A Critical Appraisal -- Introduction -- Democratic Resistance in Burma -- The 'Free Burma' Movement -- Economic Boycotts and Sanctions -- A Tide in the Affairs of Men -- A New Paradigm of Engagement and Transition to Civilian Government -- Conclusion: Consequences of a Singular Narrative -- References -- 4: The Janus Face of International Activism and Guatemala's Indigenous Peoples -- Introduction -- Theoretical Considerations -- Guatemala Case Study -- Concluding Remarks: Indigenous Activism in Post-Conflict Guatemala - A Postscript? -- References -- 5: Advocacy Delegitimized: The Convoluted Case of Gaza -- Irony - Advocacy for Israel in the West -- Straightforwardness - Advocacy for Gaza in the West -- Complexity - Advocacy for Gaza in Israel -- Delegitimization - Advocacy for Gaza in Israel, Summer 2014 -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 6: Conflict Minerals in Congo: The Consequences of Oversimplification -- Background -- Creating a Narrative -- The Legislative Effort -- Rule-Making at the SEC -- A Series of Unintended Consequences -- The Clash of Evidence and Narrative -- Misperceptions and Their Consequences -- Reclaiming Conflict Minerals Advocacy -- Notes -- References -- 7: 'Make Him Famous': The Single Conflict Narrative of Kony and Kony2012 -- Introduction -- War and Peace in Northern Uganda -- The Single (International) Conflict Narrative -- Faith in Force -- Silenced Narrative -- The Fear Factor -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References
Abstract:
8: Getting Away with Mass Murder: The SPLA and Its American Lobbies -- Introduction: Unscripted Atrocities -- Being on the 'Right Side' -- Formative Days: The 1980s -- Towards a Rebel-NGO Coalition -- Advocacy, Peace and Democracy -- Independence -- The Border War -- The New Crisis in the South -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- 9: From Whose Perspective Anyway? The Quest for African Disability Rights Activism -- Introduction -- Reflecting on Disability Rights, Definitions and Development Issues in Africa -- Activism, Emancipation and Empowerment -- Activism and Its Challenges in Africa -- Disability Is Becoming Big Business: Elites as 'Gatekeepers of Charity' -- Non-Consultation, Non-Involvement and Tokenism -- Lack of Funding, Training and Understanding of Resources Needed and Given -- Disability as Specialized Charity -- Superficial CRPD Mainstreaming in Development Aid -- Rights Divorced from Local Realities -- Lack of a Regulatory and Legislative Framework: The Quest for African Disability Rights -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- Notes -- References -- 10: Activism and the Arms Trade: Exposing the Shadow World -- Introduction -- The Nature of the Global Arms Business -- Who Suffers the Consequences of the Arms Trade? -- Anti-Arms-Trade Activism from the First World War to Vietnam -- The Landmines Campaign -- The Cluster Munitions Campaign -- Other Attempts to Emulate the ICBL -- The Arms Trade Treaty -- A Progressive Agenda for Anti-Arms Trade Activism -- Notes -- References -- 11: A Right to Land? Activism Against Land Grabbing in Africa -- Introduction -- Narrating the Land Grab -- Land Grab Advocacy: Networks and Frames -- Defining the Right to Land -- Land and People: Learning from African Activists -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 12: Conclusion: Reclaiming Activism -- Introduction
Abstract:
(i) Empower Local Actors to Define Advocacy Targets, Methods, Narratives and Success -- (ii) Recognize Complexity of Cases and Target Underlying Issues -- (iii) Inclusivity: Engage a Wide Swathe of Actors -- (iv) Accept Diverse Voices and Reject Singular Narratives -- (v) Key Audiences -- About the Contributors -- Index -- Back Cover
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