Women’s Human Rights: A Social Psychological Perspective on Resistance, Liberation, and Justice

Edited by Shelly Grabe

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: October 2, 2017

ISBN-13: 978-0190614638

The adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action at a United Nations conference in 1995 marked a significant step towards women’s equality and human rights. Despite international commitments, violations against women continue unabated. This volume explores why such violations persist despite widespread attention and how social psychology can contribute to addressing these issues within the context of globalization and neoliberalism.

Edited by Shelly Grabe, the book brings together a diverse array of disciplines to develop new insights on the relevance of psychology in the study and defense of women’s human rights. It challenges readers to consider specific examples such as rape, sexual orientation discrimination, homelessness, civic participation, and violence, which are universally experienced yet often overlooked or sensationalized in academic discourse.

Through these contributions, the book makes a compelling argument for how activist scholarship can uniquely enhance the understanding and implementation of women’s human rights. It is an essential read for scholars, activists, and policymakers aiming to advance gender equality and uphold human dignity worldwide.