The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women has been almost universally ratified, but there is a vigorous debate about its real-life impact in promoting gender equality. Carole J. Petersen assesses its impact in East Asia, a region that continues to be affected by Confucianism and entrenched gender hierarchies.
Moving Beyond Tolerance to Acceptance
Is There an “Asian” Perspective on International Law?
A year ago, inspired by Anthea Robert’s path-breaking work on “comparative international law,” I began encouraging guest presenters in USALI’s Program on International Law and Relations to try to answer that question.
By José E. Alvarez