Is All Mental Harm Equal? The Importance of Discussing Civilian War Trauma from a Socio-Economic Legal Framework’s Perspective

Abstract In recent years, international law scholars have discussed how civilian mental harm in warfare should also form part of the jus bello proportionality principle and be balanced to anticipated military advantage. Yet, these not proceeded one step further examine whether socio-economic parameters shaping individual’s personality, such as education, family ties or level income, taken into account varying variables this balancing task. This is particularly important given that particular are tied socio-economics rights discourse relevant minimal living standards notion developed there. Based on a study we conducted, article explores affected by what means for wider role can play armed conflicts well reading along Marxist terms.