Abstract

Globalisations, economic, cultural and social change over the last four decades have affected the nature of the discourse in human rights education. The chapter explores human rights education research and the problematic relationship between human rights education and the state, against the background of globalisation, and economic, political, social and cultural factors. Human rights education is an attempt to answer the following question: How can we contribute to the creation of a more equitable, respectful, peaceful and just society for everyone globally?KeywordsAccessAccountabilityChildren’s rightsCitizenship educationCritical pedagogyCultureDemocracyDiscourseDiscriminationEqualityEthnicityFreedomGlobalizationHuman rightsHuman rights educationHuman rights policy documentsHuman rights violationsIdeologyInequalityJusticeMoral educationPoverty Poverty eradication PrejudiceSocial actionSocial inequalitySocial justiceSocial stratificationToleranceUnited NationsUNESCOValues

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.