Is Modern Human Rights Regime Appropriate in Light of Human Diversity

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Zechenter, Elizabeth M.
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1997-08
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American Society of International Law
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Abstract
Author analyses international laws underpinning the modern human rights regime, discusses pro and con arguments for the existence of such a regime and concludes that cultural and political diversity does not justify changes in the existing regime if the rights of those who are most disadvantaged are to be protected.
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human rights laws    theory of human rights    diversity    universalism    evolutionary theory    cultural relativism    international law    human rights of women and disadvantaged populations
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Is Modern Human Rights Regime Appropriate in Light of Human Diversity, pp 16-21, American Society of International Law, Human Rights Interst Group Newsletter vol 7(3), 1997
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https://depot.ceon.pl/handle/123456789/16545
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