Just responsibility: a human rights theory of global justice

Can we respond to injustices in the world in ways that do more than just address their consequences? In this work, Brooke A. Ackerly argues that what to do about injustice is not just an ethical or moral question, but a political question about assuming responsibility for injustice. Ultimately, 'Just Responsibility' offers a theory of global injustice and political responsibility that can guide action

Can we respond to injustices in the world in ways that do more than just address their consequences? In this book, Brooke A. Ackerly argues that what to do about injustice is not just an ethical or moral question, but a political question about assuming responsibility for injustice. Ultimately, Just Responsibility offers a theory of global injustice and political responsibility that can guide action.

Where a theory of global justice begins : grounding global justice and responsibility in everyday injustice and political action -- Injustice itself : complicated causality, power inequalities, normalization, and the social epistemologies of injustice -- The theoretical (ir)relevance of the unknowns of injustice itself -- Feminist grounded normative theory and methodology -- Feminist grounded normative methods for just responsibility -- The human rights approach to political responsibility -- The rights kind of politics -- Conclusion : just responsibility and political transformation