Emancipatory Human Rights and the University

This insightful book examines how human rights can influence higher education transformation, presenting diverse global perspectives and critical case studies throughout its chapters.

This volume delves into the intersection of human rights and higher education through a critical lens. It combines both theoretical and applied perspectives, posing important questions about what a human rights framework rooted in liberation and justice can contribute to educational practices and methodologies. By examining these concepts, the book seeks to illuminate the potential transformations that can arise within academic environments when human rights are prioritized.

Emancipatory Human Rights and the University emphasizes the necessity of ongoing critical engagement with the higher education transformation project. It acknowledges human rights not only as legal constructs but also as values and visions for emancipation. By incorporating perspectives from both the global north and south, the book fosters dialogue between the human rights approach and other significant frameworks for higher education reform, such as decolonialization, anti-racism, diversity and inclusion, and intersectionality.

The individual chapters provide a diverse array of case studies that critically explore the relationship between higher education practices and human rights. These case studies range from curricular innovations to student activism and community partnerships, all viewed through a multi-dimensional lens. By applying human rights as a foundational framework, Emancipatory Human Rights and the University offers valuable insights for scholars, researchers, and post-graduate students interested in sociology, human rights education, and social justice in education.