Bias Quote by Judith Butler
“It is true that non-governmental organisations working within strong human rights frameworks are now confounded by securitarian forms of logic and power that extend the paternalistic bias of their work in new ways.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Gender Trouble, 1990
NGOs operating under human rights frameworks can become entangled in security logic, reinforcing paternalistic control in new forms.
In simple terms: Human rights groups may unintentionally adopt oppressive security measures.
Critically assess power dynamics in advocacy work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- field research
- advocacy training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can NGOs maintain autonomy while addressing security concerns?
- What safeguards prevent paternalistic bias?
Risk of co-optation by state security agendas.