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Collective vs. Individual Rights

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International human rights law focuses on the rights of individuals, and emphasis is on the protection of the individuals inherent dignity and worth. Collective…

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Equality of Opportunity

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Non-discrimination is an interesting concept in law; Joshua Castellino argues that in society, some discrimination is perfectly justifiable. Unjustifiable discrimination…

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Ideas of Poverty and Wellbeing

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Poverty has been an important part of the development agenda since the 1990s, but the way that we measure poverty has changed drastically over the years. Inequality is…

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What Are Human Rights and Why Do We Need Them?

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Joshua Castellino addresses why the world needs human rights. He questions how the order that is created by governmental and social systems pays attention to justice. He…

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Subject in Law vs. Object in Law

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The distinction between the subject and object in law is a very important element in law because it sets the scene for much of the structural discrimination that has…

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If Rights are for All, Why Special Rights for…

If Rights are for All, Why Special Rights for Some?

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International law protects the few from the tyranny of the majority because marginalized groups are further away from sites of power. While by law we are all equal, in…

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Social Policies to Combat Social Exclusion

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This chapter uses two examples to give further insight into the processes that have been incurred in the context of social exclusion. First–The British assimilated…

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Tools to Overcome Structural Inequalities

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Over time, many societies have come to the conclusion that mutually beneficial relationships can be forged with minorities using the ideas of reservations and…

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Culture vs. Rights: The Case of Female Genital…

Culture vs. Rights: The Case of Female Genital Mutilation

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Female genital mutilation (FGM) is considered a violence against women, and it seeks to subjugate women by taking away sexual urges and controlling them by removing…

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Global Snapshots of Social Exclusion by Continent

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This chapter addresses the experiences of indigenous peoples beyond the European and North American experiences, such as the San in Botswana whose lands have been taken…

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What are the Key Issues Facing Minorities and…

What are the Key Issues Facing Minorities and Indigenous Peoples?

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This chapter begins with a case study of the Nukak Indians in Colombia, who are on the brink of total extinction. The land rights questions lies at the very heart of the…

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Intellectual Property Rights

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Intellectual property rights guarantee that the individual who spends time constructing something new in the context of human experience can continuously claim credit in…

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Social Inclusions: A Litmus Test for the Efficacy…

Social Inclusions: A Litmus Test for the Efficacy of Human Rights

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While laws all over the world guarantee equality between groups of people, there is structural inequality that excludes vulnerable groups in existing power structures.…

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A Vision of Rights for the Future

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In addressing the sustainable development agenda of the next thirty to fifty years, it is important to bear in mind six key concerns. The first is an emphasis on…

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Who Are Minorities and Indigenous Peoples

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The distinctions between the concepts of minorities, indigenous peoples, and peoples are important because they are accompanied by a different range of entitlements.…

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Human Rights and Justice

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This video is part of Module 5: How can we improve human development in cities? A human rights approach can address this problem and promote cities as spaces of…

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