The Transforming Power of Cultural Rights: A Promising Law and Humanities Approach

Cultural rights promote creativity, knowledge, and understanding, preventing atrocities and realizing all other human rights. Helle Porsdam argues that they offer a useful international arena and discourse for explaining and negotiating cultural meanings, placing them at the center of human rights and law and humanities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Cultural rights are a powerful force that promotes cultural and scientific creativity, while also being transformative and empowering. They enable the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, serving as powerful tools for atrocity prevention. The Transforming Power of Cultural Rights emphasizes the central role of cultural rights in promoting the full human personality and realizing all other human rights.

In her book, "The Transforming Power of Cultural Rights," Helle Porsdam explores how a universal human rights agenda can include a dialogue that recognizes the importance of cultural diversity without succumbing to cultural relativism. Porsdam argues that cultural rights offer a valuable international arena and discourse for explaining and negotiating cultural meanings when controversies arise. By placing cultural rights at the center of human rights, law, and humanities, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society that values the diverse tapestry of human experiences.

Cultural rights play a crucial role in fostering creativity, promoting knowledge, and preventing atrocities. They empower individuals and communities to express their identities, preserve their heritage, and engage in meaningful cultural activities. By recognizing the importance of cultural diversity, we can create a more inclusive and harmonious world where all human rights are respected and protected.

Weight: 363g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108446303