Politics of human rights in its historical and cultural context, including: early liberal theories of natural rights; utilitarian and Marxist critiques; contemporary rights debates; different generations of rights; feminism and women’s rights; cultural relativism; state sovereignty; and, problems of implementation and enforcement. Prerequisite(s): third-year standing.Lectures three hours a week.
Politics of human rights in its historical and cultural context, including: early liberal theories of natural rights; utilitarian and Marxist critiques; contemporary rights debates; different generations of rights; feminism and women’s rights; cultural relativism; state sovereignty; and, problems of implementation and enforcement. Prerequisite(s): third-year standing.Lectures three hours a week.