Rights war in literature and culture, the: from literary humanitarianism to savior victimism

Auteur :
Rickel, Jennifer
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032908816
Date de publication :
31 juil. 2025
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
It analyzes the cultural narratives through which imperialism, white supremacy, and misogyny appropriate rights discourse to pose at once as savior and victim. While literary humanitarianism promotes rights as a contest of victimhood and disconnects international spaces, it explores literary strategies for reimagining social justice.