A new article has been published in Anchor.
Proposing a Theoretical Framework for Queer Human Rights: Insights from an Ongoing Study on Thai University Discourse
Timethius J. Terrell
Visiting Scholar, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University
Abstract
This article examines the role that linguistic differences and institutional discourse play in the application of international human rights principles—especially as they apply to LGBTQ+ empowerment in colleges/universities. Despite many examples of higher education institutions’ power to harness their innovative power to establish inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students, such support resources are typically underdeveloped or absent within the Thai context, limiting their potential to impact broader society. To investigate underlying causes for this trend, my team employs Preston and Hoffman (2015)’s critical framework on Traditionally Heterogendered Institutions (THIs). In this article, I present our preliminary findings illustrating the roles that cultural norms of tolerance, institutional messaging, and linguistic conflations play in limiting the application of human rights frameworks in Thai institutions. I conclude by proposing opportunities to enhance the application of said frameworks, such as the Yogyakarta Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals, by using the AI-driven analytical methods being refined in this ongoing study. [Full Article]
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