International Human Rights: Universalism Versus RelativismSAGE Publications, 1990 - 205 pagini The universality of international human rights has been an enduring issue. This volume argues that the positions of universalists and cultural relativists are not diametrically opposed and that it is possible to demonstrate, empirically and cross-culturally, the existence of worldwide human rights. This anthropological look at a long-standing legal and philosophical issue will be of value to scholars and human rights activists alike. |
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... be no worldwide support for women's rights . Cultural practices regarded as repressive by Western feminists cannot , therefore , be said to violate " univer- sal " standards . Thus , even though relativists can Introduction 13.
... be no worldwide support for women's rights . Cultural practices regarded as repressive by Western feminists cannot , therefore , be said to violate " univer- sal " standards . Thus , even though relativists can Introduction 13.
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... regarded as cultural imperialism . States will be more inclined to comply with rules which are concordant with their political culture . For those seeking universal human rights , however , this may present a problem . To the extent ...
... regarded as cultural imperialism . States will be more inclined to comply with rules which are concordant with their political culture . For those seeking universal human rights , however , this may present a problem . To the extent ...
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... regarded as immoral . In the United States the debate about this subject takes place in the context of euthanasia . Second , Turnbull visited the Ik during one year . Presumably this was a lean year . It is crucial to know how food is ...
... regarded as immoral . In the United States the debate about this subject takes place in the context of euthanasia . Second , Turnbull visited the Ik during one year . Presumably this was a lean year . It is crucial to know how food is ...
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The Development of International HumanRights Standards | 17 |
The Concept of Human Rights | 39 |
Relativism Revisited | 61 |
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