Should foreign intervention be used to protect women’s rights?

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Selected thesis

Foreign intervention should be used to protect women's rights.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    External pressure may persuade governments to enact women's rights.

  • Pro claim 2

    Foreign intervention may protect women during times of conflict and crisis.

  • Con claim 1

    Foreign intervention may compromise a country's sovereignty.

  • Con claim 2

    Gender inequality is often deeply rooted in local societal attitudes.