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Women, philanthropy and imperialism in nineteenth-century Britain

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Richardson, Sarah (2008) Women, philanthropy and imperialism in nineteenth-century Britain. In: Gilbert, Helen and Tiffin, Chris, (eds.) Burden or benefit? : imperial benevolence and its legacies. Philanthropic and nonprofit studies . Bloomington: Indiana University Press, pp. 90-103. ISBN 9780253350770

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Abstract

In the name of benevolence, philanthropy, and humanitarian aid, individuals, groups, and nations have sought to assist others and to redress forms of suffering and deprivation. Yet, the inherent imbalances of power between the giver and the recipient of this benevolence have called into question the motives and rationale for such assistance. This volume examines the evolution of the ideas and practices of benevolence, chiefly in the context of British imperialism, from the late 18th century to the present.The authors consider more than a dozen examples of practical and theoretical benevolence from the anti-slavery movement of the late 18th century to such modern activities as refugee asylum in Europe, opposition to female genital mutilation in Africa, fund raising for charities, and restoring the wetlands in southern, post-Saddam Iraq. The book offers a complex and nuanced study of benevolence that avoids simple moralistic judgments while exploring a range of ethical, political, social, and cultural issues linked with benevolent pursuits and policies.

Item Type: Book Item
Subjects: D History General and Old World > D History (General)
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > History
Series Name: Philanthropic and nonprofit studies
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Place of Publication: Bloomington
ISBN: 9780253350770
Book Title: Burden or benefit? : imperial benevolence and its legacies
Editor: Gilbert, Helen and Tiffin, Chris
Official Date: 2008
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Number of Pages: 229
Page Range: pp. 90-103
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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