Crystal Parikh Livres

Exploring betrayal and treason in Asian American and Chicano/Latino narratives, Crystal Parikh delves into the ethical dimensions of these themes through the philosophies of Emmanuel Levinas and Jacques Derrida. She posits that minority subjects hold an inherent responsibility to the Other, framing betrayal as a complex moral obligation. Parikh's work offers a critical examination of cultural identity and ethical relations, emphasizing the profound implications of betrayal within marginalized communities.

The legal texts and aspirational ideals of human rights are usually understood and applied in a global context with little bearing on legal discourse, domestic political struggles, or social justice within the United States. In Writing Human Rights, Crystal Parikh uses the international human rights regime to read works by contemporary American writers of color-Toni Morrison, Chang-rae Lee, Ana Castillo, Aimee Phan, and others-exploring the conditions under which new norms, more capacious formulations of rights, and alternative political communities emerge. Book jacket