Feminist Commitments Towards a Horizontal Women, Peace, and Security Critical Learning Community
Author:
Luttrell-Rowland Mikaela1ORCID, Prandini Assis Mariana2ORCID, Segalo Puleng3, Afkar Nasser, Ikasilon Agnes, Mulibinge Aline Sifa, Apendeki Alphonsine, Ayoola-Amale Ayo, Rinyu Bantar Samuela, Ochongo Beatrice Sharon, Mukade Bridget Sharon, Chongwain Christelle Bay, Mushayi Constance, Chea Florence Munteh, Chinzete Gillian, Nfoh Jennet, Yarima Jennifer, Abdulrazaq Kabirat, Abubakar Kaltume, Gbowee Leymah, Matlakala Limpho, Matlakala Lineo, Kalake Makhotso, Makhele Mamello, Sedziafa Margaret, Mutisi Martha, Juan Mary, Hassan Mazahir Ali, Osei-Konadu Mercy, Fine Michelle, Abdulrazaq Muibat, Abdi Nuria, Alfadil Omima, Kavata Racheal, Abubaker Rasha, Yuyada Riya Williams, Faida Rose, Ochieng Ruth, wa Mwilambwe Seya, Auma Susy, Katooko Sylvia, Madziro Tatenda, Abdalla Zaki Varna Joseph,
Affiliation:
1. CUNY School of Law , USA 2. Universidade Federal de Goiás, UFG · Faculdade de Ciências Sociais (FCS) 3. University of South Africa
Abstract
Abstract
This paper features the process whereby an experimental Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) program fostered a critical learning community around peace and security across 13 countries and with 40 women. It addresses the epistemological questions of doing research in collective ways (with and among activists/scholars), the axiological challenge of recognizing and embracing counter-expertise, and the possibilities for incorporating values and practices of care as well as non-extractivism in producing and disseminating knowledge. By articulating the core ethical principles that emerged from this experience, the paper suggests a critical feminist epistemological commitment in taking seriously grassroots women's knowledge in peace and security processes, rather than what is often done in both policy and academy: prescribing their needs from above, interpreting their knowledge from the outside, and advising what problems to tackle and how to live.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Political Science and International Relations,Geography, Planning and Development
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