Full Description
First Published in 2016. The global struggle for human rights has been, fundamentally, a struggle by oppressed groups against the structures of their oppression. As such, sociological work into the experiences of women, racial and ethnic minorities, children, LGBTQ communities, the mentally ill, and others helps us understand the promises and challenges of pursuing human rights. This book presents the fundamental insights gleaned from the scholarship on groups in society for the study of, understanding of, and, ultimately, realization of human rights.
Contents
Introduction, David L. Brunsma, Keri E. Iyall Smith, Brian K. Gran; Chapter 1 Sex and Gender, Barbara Gurr, Nancy A. Naples; Chapter 2 Aging and the Life Course, Robin Shura, Rachel Bryant; Chapter 3 Mental Health and Human Rights, Giedré Baltrušaityté; Chapter 4 Racial and Ethnic Minorities, James M. Thomas, David L. Brunsma; Chapter 5 Asia and Asian America, Mary Yu Danico, Phi Hong Su; Chapter 6 Latina/O Sociology, Rogelio Sá, Karen Manges Douglas, Maria Cristina Morales; Chapter 7 Children and Youth, Brian K. Gran; Chapter 8 Race, Class, and Gender, Mary Romero, Nancy A. Naples; Chapter 9 Sexualities, Mary Bernstein; Chapter 10 Animals and Society, Victoria Johnson, John Sanbonmatsu; Chapter 11 Disability and Society, Jean M. Lynch; S92 Discussion Questions and Additional Resources;