Cultural Relativism in the Face of the West: The Plight of Women and Female Children

Billet, B.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-04-14

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780312221317

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-137-11913-1

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 227