Discrimination Law

This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to discrimination law, taking a thematic approach and comparing legal responses across different jurisdictions. It develops an analytic framework of substantive equality and discusses key concepts such as direct and indirect discrimination, limitations on equality, and affirmative action. The book also examines how racisms, sexism, LGBTQ+ rights, and other topics impact these contexts and asks how the right to equality can be made more effective.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 29 December 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

This book is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to discrimination law, offering a challenging yet accessible perspective on this complex subject. It adopts a thematic approach, illuminating the major issues and challenges in discrimination law while providing a deep understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of legal responses to complex social problems of inequality. The book's comparative approach further enhances its value by examining equality law in various jurisdictions, including the UK, US, India, Canada, South Africa, the European Union, and under the European Convention on Human Rights. By doing so, it exposes common problems across different legal systems and explores a wide range of differing solutions.

One of the book's significant strengths is its development of an analytic framework of substantive equality. Drawing on a diverse range of sources and the author's extensive experience in equality law across multiple jurisdictions, the book offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the principles and practices of discrimination law. The chapters chart the social challenges and legal responses related to discrimination, comparing the ways in which different jurisdictions formulate grounds of discrimination or protected characteristics. Key concepts such as direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, and when limitations on equality are legitimate are explored in depth, providing a clear and concise explanation of these complex concepts.

Later chapters delve into some of the most challenging contexts in discrimination law, such as pregnancy and parenting, equal pay, reasonable accommodation, and sexual harassment. The book examines how racisms, sexism, LGBTQ+ rights, and other forms of discrimination intersect with these issues, providing a critical analysis of the legal and social implications. The final chapter of the book raises important questions about how the right to equality can be made more effective. It critically assesses the paradigms, policies, and practices that have been employed to promote equality and identifies areas for improvement. The book offers valuable insights into the complexities of discrimination law and provides a roadmap for promoting greater social justice and equality. Whether you are a student, legal professional, or interested in social justice, this book is an essential resource for understanding and addressing the challenges of discrimination in our society.

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 136 x 217 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198859277
Edition number: 3 Revised edition