Humanitarianism, although driven by the moral and ethical imperative to relieve suffering, can have discriminatory and even violent consequences
Humanitarianism, although driven by the moral and ethical imperative to relieve suffering, can have discriminatory
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Module 4 Discussion Prompt
“Humanitarianism, although driven by the moral and ethical imperative to relieve suffering, can have discriminatory and even violent consequences in the absence of guiding political principles and practices” (Ticktin, 2006, p. 34).
In this moment of lurching toward the limit of power over life, the humanitarian world becomes a totalitarianism, which has the power of life (to make live or survive) and the power of death (to let die) over the individual it considers the absolute victim’ (Agier, 2010, p.31).
Although the principles of humanitarianism rely on the concepts of neutrality and non-refoulment, humanitarianism is ultimately deeply rooted in power. As legal, political, and social aspects intertwine when determining and controlling humanitarian assistance, what consequences and benefits can be assessed? Further, how do these power dynamics lead to the dehumanization of
those receiving assistance?
Reference
Agier, M.(2010). “Humanity as an Identity and Its Political Effects (A Note on Camps and Humanitarian Government).” Humanity: An International Journal of Human Rights, Humanitarianism, and Development 1 (1): 29–45.
Ticktin, M. (2006). “Where Ethics and Politics Meet: The Violence of Humanitarianism in France.” American Ethnologist 33 (1): 33–49.
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