Sociology of Human Rights

3 Units

This course is designed to introduce students to the sociology of human rights. The starting point is fundamental ideas of rights, including citizenship and human rights. We then study various aspects of human rights treaty processes. Over the remainder of the term, we examine different human rights issues, both long-standing and contemporary. Throughout the term, we will critically approach human rights systems and scholarship. Offered as SOCI 357 and SOCI 457 . Counts as a Disciplinary Communication course. Counts as a Understanding Global Perspectives course. Prereq: SOCI 101 .