Sexuality, Human Rights, and Public Policy

Sexuality, Human Rights, and Public Policy explores the intersection of public policy, human rights, and sexuality, examining how knowledge is formed and experienced at the intersections of culture, sexuality, race, and other axes of identity. It provides a comparative analysis of how these processes and dynamics resemble each other or differ cross-culturally, demonstrating that the ideal of human rights as a predominantly Western notion is increasingly challenged by diverse views and new interpretations of human rights in non-Western societies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2021
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press

Sexuality, Human Rights, and Public Policy delves into the intricate interplay between public policy, human rights, and sexuality, examining their impact on inclusion and exclusion across diverse cultural contexts. It explores the formation and experience of knowledge at the intersections of culture, sexuality, race, and other identity axes. This comprehensive volume raises thought-provoking questions about how public policy shapes the conceptualization of sexuality and rights, ultimately influencing the phenomena of inclusion and exclusion in contemporary society worldwide. By critically analyzing how public discourse re-imagines gender, sexuality, and citizen rights, this book offers a comparative analysis of these processes and dynamics across different cultural contexts. It highlights the evolving perspectives and interpretations of human rights in non-Western societies, such as Africa and the Middle East, challenging the Western-centric notion of human rights. This book underscores the importance of recognizing and respecting diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and rights, promoting inclusivity and equality in society.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 218 x 154 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781683932352