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The dominant economic philosophy, heavily influenced by neoliberalism, is antagonistic to state intervention. Drawing on the case of Canada, we argue that women's groups could resort to international advocacy to combat neoliberal social policy. Such advocacy has a number of potentials as discussed, including fostering a rights-based discourse.

French

Fortement influencée par le néolibéralisme, la philosophie économique dominante est antagoniste à l'intervention étatique. Nous référant à l'expérience canadienne, nous soutenons que les groupes de femmes pourraient faire appel à des organismes internationaux d'appui et de défense des droits pour combattre les politiques néolibérales sociales. De tels défenseurs peuvent plaider en faveur des femmes des façons suivantes: cette inclus promouvoir un discours fondé sur les droits.

Spanish

La filosofía económica dominante que ha sido influida profundamente por el neo-liberalismo, es contraria a la intervención del estado. Basado en el caso de Canadá, argüimos que los grupos representando a las mujeres recuren a la abogacía internacional para combatir las políticas neo-liberales sociales. Tal forma de abogacía tiene las siguientes características: presiona a los gobiernos a que abandonen políticas contra las mujeres; fomenta un discurso basado en los derechos; y actúa como catalizador para los esfuerzos de implementación a nivel domestico y nacional.

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British Columbia Canada neoliberalism social policy social rights women’s rights

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Internationalizing the struggle against neoliberal social policy

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