Drawing on the insights of Indigenous feminist legal theory, Emily
Snyder examines representations of Cree law and gender in books,
videos, graphic novels, educational websites, online lectures, and a
video game. Although these resources promote the revitalization of
Cree law and the principle of miyo-wîcêhtowin (good relations),
Snyder argues that they do not capture the complexities of gendered
power dynamics. The majority of the resources either erase women’s
legal authority by not mentioning them, or they diminish women’s
agency by portraying them primarily as mothers and nurturers. Although
these latter roles are celebrated, Snyder argues that Cree laws and
gender roles are represented in inflexible, aesthetically pleasing
ways that overlook power imbalances and difficult questions regarding
interpretations of tradition. What happens when good relations are
represented in ways that are oppressive? Grappling with this question,
Snyder makes the case that educators need to critically engage with
issues of gender and power in order to create inclusive resources that
meaningfully address the everyday messiness of law. As with all legal
orders, gendered oppression can be perpetuated through Cree law, but
Cree law is also a dynamic resource for challenging gendered
oppression.
Les mer
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780774835701
Publisert
2021
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
University of British Columbia Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter