Sociocultural Otherness and Minority Justice: A Study on China

This book explores the nonlegal, sociocultural aspects of justice for minorities in China, focusing on gender roles, health, class, intimacy, ethnicity, and religion, and the interaction between factors and systems that enable or hinder protection and justice. It also highlights new trends and developments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 271 pages
Publication date: 19 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book delves into the nonlegal, sociocultural dimensions of justice for minorities in China, with three primary objectives. The first is to conduct a tentative analysis of the lived realities of being 'the other' in China, aiming to present a critical portrayal of the complex national context and identify key concerns and challenges. Six topics are covered: gender roles, health, class, intimacy, ethnicity, and religion, along with expression. The second objective is to explore the interplay between a diverse range of factors and intricate systems that either enable or hinder protection and justice for these groups, spanning historical, political, social, and cultural dimensions. By undertaking this exploration, the book seeks to unlock a rich domain of inquiry for those interested in understanding the extent to which and ways in which otherness may or may not persist in China. The third objective is to highlight emerging trends and developments, some of which may be readily discernible, while others may require more subtle observation. These trends are interconnected in some cases and isolated in others, with some being straightforward and others potentially subject to misinterpretation. By examining these developments, the book aims to provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of justice for minorities in China.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811697548
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022