{"product_id":"gender-power-and-representations-of-cree-law-1","title":"Gender, Power, and Representations of Cree Law","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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 \u003cem\u003emiyo-wîcêhtowin\u003c\/em\u003e (good relations), Snyder argues that they do not capture the complexities of gendered power dynamics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emily Snyder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53615109243260,"sku":"9780774835695","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4980\/0541\/files\/9780774835695_e3206d52-cdae-4d2c-aef7-78ba36932eb5.jpg?v=1727871900","url":"https:\/\/combined-academic.myshopify.com\/products\/gender-power-and-representations-of-cree-law-1","provider":"Combined Academic Publishers - Mare Nostrum Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}