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Roots of Gender Inequality

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Gender inequality has its roots in differences between men and women in society. These result from social constructions of relations, which in turn stem from sexual…

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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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The Role of Business in the SDGs

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the role of profit-oriented business in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. He explores the considerations that…

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Public Awareness and Consumer Activism

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs talks about the importance of civil awareness of sustainable development and the desire of society to improve economic conditions,…

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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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A Brief History of the SDGs

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This chapter presents the origins of the SDGs, how they arose and why? The chapter conveys the core idea that clear goal-setting is essential for progress and examines…

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"Do No Harm": The Rise of New…

"Do No Harm": The Rise of New Humanitarianism

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How we understand humanitarianism has been changing. People have been reconsidering whether we should be more selective in terms of who we give aid to after the Rwandan…

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Social Communication for Social Change

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Sarah Bradshaw argues that if we want to change rates of violence, we have to change the way violence is understood and change attitudes about violence in society. In…

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Scale and Scope of the SDGs

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This chapter provides an overview of the course. It briefly discusses the various topics that will be covered including development of the SDGs, transformative pathways…

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Health and Wellbeing

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the second key transformation, health and wellbeing. The many dimensions of achieving this transformation are considered,…

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The Role of Universities and SDSN

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the role of universities in contributing to global partnerships for achieving the SDGs. He explains the history and formation…

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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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Conceptualizations of Violence and Legal…

Conceptualizations of Violence and Legal Frameworks

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1 in 3 women will suffer from or feel threatened by violence, including sexual violence and the fear of violence. This is not confined to a particular region or culture.…

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Investor Activism

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses ways that investors can be civil society activists in addition to environmental, social, and governance investing. He explains…

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Root Causes and Lived Realities: Violence Against…

Root Causes and Lived Realities: Violence Against Women and Girls

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Violence against women can be seen on three levels: the international, national, and intimate levels. We can look at psychological as well as patriarchal factors, and…

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Sustainable Food and Land Use

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This chapters opens with a discussion of the CO2 emissions due to agriculture. Professor Sachs goes on to discuss how agriculture and food production impact SDGs, such…

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