Human Diversity and Human Rights Disability Studies
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D_W_5.docxHuman Diversity and Human Rights
Disability Studies
DISCUSSION WEEK 5 (post is expected to be at least 300 words)
Required Textbooks:
Garcia-Irate, E., McConkey, R., & Gilligan, R. (2016). Disability and human rights: global perspectives. New York: Palgrave.
Obrien, R. (2001). Crippled Justice. The History of Modern Disability Policy in the Workplace. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
Supportive sources:
ADA and CRPD (skim) (see file attached)
What prevents the US from signing the UN Disabilities Treaty? https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/prevents-u-s-signing-u-n-disabilities-treaty
Here's why disability rights must be at the forefront of the human rights agenda https://blog.amnestyusa.org/identity-and-discrimination/heres-why-disability-rights-must-be-on-the-forefront-of-the-human-rights-movement/?fbclid=IwAR3r9INV0SdxA-B5ztAZotP13WP4XsvMNMRdClNZdfIfos2kjTRRAARlfiE
Student Activism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgj0niBw6aI
Discussion questions:
· Based on the readings we've done so far, what is your understanding of the difference between laws and rights?
· How, if at all has your understanding changed since the start of the quarter.
· Why do we need laws if we have human rights?
· Why do we need human rights if we have laws?
