Anthropology of Human Rights

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EDP,GS, IL,SS- Students explore global human rights issues from a holistic anthropological perspective, focusing on the various factors (cultural, economic, historical, and political) that prevent and promote the development of social justice and successful pluralistic societies. Learners examine national and international institutions and non-governmental agencies responsible for human rights definition, monitoring, and enforcement. Students investigate human rights case studies by utilizing anthropological methodologies and theories. They also develop critical thinking skills by evaluating human rights solutions and reconciliation. This course includes a community based-learning project and fulfills the integrated learning requirement for the Associate in Integrated Studies degree.