Human Rights Education in China: Perspectives, Policies and Practices

The book provides new research on human rights and human rights education in China, tracing the emergence and evolution of the concept from comparative perspectives. It highlights the influence of philosophical and cultural traditions on Chinese ideas of human rights and citizenship, and how the goal-making and content-selection of human rights education are influenced by central authorities. The book concludes that human rights education in China is a socialization project for citizenship-making, closely associated with cultural relativization and social construction.

Format: Hardback
Length: 173 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The book offers groundbreaking research that delves into diverse perspectives, perceptions, and practices related to human rights and human rights education in China. It provides a comprehensive historical account of the emergence and evolution of the human rights concept and human rights education, drawing from comparative perspectives. China's rich philosophical and cultural traditions shed light on its understanding of human rights and human rights education. The book explores how the pursuit of constructing an independent and strong nation-state since the mid-to-late nineteenth century has shaped Chinese thinking regarding rights and citizenship, as well as the reciprocal relationship between individuals and communities/states. Through the analysis of collected data, the book reveals that the goal-making and content-selection of human rights education in China are heavily influenced by central authorities' provisions. However, the practices and interpretations of these requirements vary depending on how individuals perceive and respond to them within school and classroom contexts. The book concludes by positioning human rights education in China as a socialization project aimed at fostering citizenship-making. It suggests that China's doctrine on human rights and human rights education is closely intertwined with cultural relativization and social construction. While China is still in the early stages of developing human rights education within its education systems, this study provides valuable insights into potential directions for future research. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating human rights education into all aspects of school life, particularly in integrating it into the daily routines and activities of students. By doing so, China can further enhance its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, fostering a more inclusive and democratic society.

Weight: 459g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811913037
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022