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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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…