Study & Research Human Rights

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Introduction

Chapter 1: How Should Human Rights Be Defined?

Chapter Preface

Human Rights Are Universal

Human Rights Are Not Necessarily Universal

Health Care Is a Human Right

Health Care Is Not a Human Right

Defining Human Rights Too Broadly Can Destroy Nations

Human Rights Are Often Defined Inconsistently

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: What Is the State of Human Rights?

Chapter Preface

The United States Has Violated the Geneva Convention in Its Treatment of Terrorist Suspects

The United States Has Not Violated the Geneva Convention in Its Treatment of Terrorist Suspects

Sweatshops Violate Human Rights

Sweatshops Do Not Violate Human Rights

Human Rights for Women Are Receiving Greater Attention

Human Rights for Women Have Not Improved

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: What Should Be Done to Stop Human Rights Abuses?

Chapter Preface

Slavery in Africa Must Be Eradicated

Anti-Slavery Groups Are Making False Claims About African Slavery

Consumer Boycotts Can Discourage the Use of Sweatshops

Consumer Boycotts Are a Misguided Response to Sweatshops

Nongovernmental Organizations Help Improve Human Rights

Nongovernmental Organizations Are Increasingly Counterproductive

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: How Should the United States Respond to Crimes Against Humanity?

Chapter Preface

The United States Should Support the International Criminal Court

The United States Should Not Support the International Criminal Court

The United States Should Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

The United States Should Not Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

The United States Should Admit More Refugees Suffering Serious Human Rights Abuses

Admitting More Refugees into the United States Is Too Costly

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Organizations to Contact

Bibliography of Books

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Study & Research Human Rights

This Study Guide consists of approximately 180 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Human Rights.