The required book, “International Human Rights,” has discussion questions at the
The required book, “International Human Rights,” has discussion questions at the end of EACH CHAPTER. Answers must be in essay format, consisting of no more than 1 to 2 paragraphs. Please include in your own words if you agree or disagree and then explain reason with detail.
Chapter#2
Question # 4
Why are many Americans reluctant to consider economic and social rights as fully legitimate human rights?
Are the reasons philosophical ?
Are they a reflection of the generally poor performance of the United States in ensuring these rights?
How different are such arguments from those made by some developing countries that civil and political rights are luxuries that first require the fulfillment of economic, social , and culture rights?
Answer— (1 to 2 paragraphs)
Chapter#3
Question #7
Should the United States be held to the same standards as everyone else? If not, how can Americans justify holding others to human rights standards?
Answer ( 1-2 paragraphs)
Chapter #4
Question# 1
Even if you accept that economic and social rights are just as important as civil and political rights, is there still a difference between them? If so, what makes them different?
Answer ( 1-2 paragraphs)
