Drawing upon theories of the diffusion of global norms, this study addresses two issues: is there a shared consensus among experts about…
Much of the current scholarship on wartime violence, including studies of the combatants themselves, assumes that women are victims and men…
"If I like a boy I cannot tell anybody about my choice because I am a girl. I like making friends with boys but being a girl I cannot do…
Despite evidence on how malpractice risk varies according to physician specialty, there is growing but still limited evidence about…
The Power of Human Rights' (published in 1999) was an innovative and influential contribution to the study of international human rights.…
One of the most vexing human rights issues of our time has been how to protect the rights of individuals and communities worldwide in an…
Book abstract: Provides a complete exploration of the prominent themes, events, and theoretical underpinnings of the movements of human…
Wartime rape is neither ubiquitous nor inevitable. The level of sexual violence differs significantly across countries, conflicts, and…
It is hard to remember, on President Obama’s second inauguration, that less than a decade ago he was a relatively unknown Senate candidate…
There are people who are mean — simply heartless and cruel — because they enjoy it. Some lash out because of group dynamics and clique…