Abstract
In this article, I argue that the critical discourse about resilience reiterates the problematic dichotomy between suffering and agency that the concept of resilience inscribes. Engaging with Brad Evans' and Julian Reid's work, I share their normative critique of resilience, but am cautious of their ontological critique of vulnerability. I argue for framing vulnerablity through a critical theory of the victim which explores the interconnections between injurability and agency, rather than treating them as oppositional terms.
| Translated title of the contribution | Resilience, normativity and vulnerability |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Article number | 5 |
| Journal | Slagmark tidsskrift for idéhistorie |
| Volume | 73 |
| Issue number | Forår 2016 |
| Pages (from-to) | 103-115 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| ISSN | 0108-8084 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Jun 2016 |
Keywords
- resilience
- security
- normativity
- vulnerability