Cultural Relativism in the Face of the West The Plight of Women and Female Children
Description
Billet examines the debate between the uniform application of universal human rights and cultural relativism. Billet outlines the foundations and evolution of both schools of thought. The book also examines case studies that involve either women or children and are typically viewed by the West as violations of fundamental human rights.
Keywords
Political ScienceInternational RelationsSocial ScienceSociologyPhilosophyEthics & Moral PhilosophyPublic PolicySocial PolicyHistory & Theory
2008Book
Author(s)Bret L. Billet
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9780312221317
LanguageEnglish
