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Feminism and counter-trafficking: Exploring the transformative potential of contemporary feminism in Portugal
Journal Title
Social and Legal Studies
Year (definitive publication)
2023
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Abstract
Focusing on the Portuguese case, this article explores the role of feminism in counter-trafficking. Through analysing feminist discourse on human trafficking, the article interrogates feminism's ability and its limitations in challenging or reinforcing some of the most controversial policy outcomes. The article argues that, due to a structural weakness within feminism itself and the profound institutionalisation of counter-trafficking, any possibility of challenging dominant discourses on trafficking remains a distant dream. Rather, counter-trafficking attempts ultimately help create a controversial neoliberal space that strains feminism's transformative potential while simultaneously strengthening bureaucratic state feminism.
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Keywords
Human trafficking,Counter-trafficking,Feminism,State feminism,Portugal
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Sociology - Social Sciences
- Law - Social Sciences
- Other Social Sciences - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| DL57/2016 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| UIDB/03126/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| SFRH/BPD/93923/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
Related Projects
This publication is an output of the following project(s):
- Candidates Survey (MPs and non-elected candidates) for the 2019 Legislative Elections
- Candidates Survey (MPs and non-elected candidates) for the 2022 Legislative Elections
- Trafficking of women for sexual exploitation in Portugal. A qualitative study of trafficked women, trafficking experiences and measures of assistance
