CRIM 4301

Students will study the national and international evolution of human rights in public attitudes, political and legal theory, and practice. They will contrast ideas about individual human rights with collective rights, diversity, and equality. Students will consider and evaluate various strategies used by marginalized groups to achieve their goals and engage in community advocacy. Students will become familiar with the legal framework of human rights in Canada, including provincial and federal legislation, the Constitution, case law, international law, and various means of articulating and advancing human rights claims and interests.