Generating solidarity around human rights, equality and social justice

Cemlyn, C.; Bell, K.

Abstract

Although human rights, equality and social justice are closely aligned, the relationship between them is rarely analysed or articulated. This paper considers this relationship and argues that strengthening their connections and generating solidarity could synergistically improve the outcomes for each. Such convergence would require some refocussing, including a stronger emphasis on socio-economic rights within human rights discourse. Our analysis indicates that such an emphasis could be electorally popular.

Citation

Cemlyn, C., & Bell, K. (2015). Generating solidarity around human rights, equality and social justice. In E. Equality and Diversity Forum (Ed.), Beyond 2015 - Shaping the Future of Equality, Human Rights and Social Justice (42-52). London: Equality and Diversity Forum

• Acceptance Date: Apr 1, 2015
• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2015
• Deposit Date: Mar 20, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 42-52
• Book Title: Beyond 2015 - Shaping the Future of Equality, Human Rights and Social Justice
• Keywords: rights, diversity, socio-economic rights, justice, poverty
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/833184
• Publisher URL: https://www.equallyours.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/EDFJ3259_Beyond_2015_publication_22.07.15_WEB.pdf