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“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.” quote by Judith Butler
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“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.”

Judith Butler

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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.

Key Takeaway

Critically assess power dynamics in advocacy work.

Themes

human rights NGO security

Mood

critical theoretical

Type

academic ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • field research
  • advocacy training

Key Concepts

paternalism power structures ethical dilemmas

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can NGOs maintain autonomy while addressing security concerns?
  • What safeguards prevent paternalistic bias?
A Different Perspective

Risk of co-optation by state security agendas.

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