Billet examines the debate between the uniform application of universal human rights and cultural relativism. Billet outlines the foundations and evolution of both schools of thought. The book also examines case studies that involve either women or children and are typically viewed by the West as violations of fundamental human rights.

Autorentext
BRET L. BILLET is Associate Professor of Political Science at Wartburg College.

Inhalt
Introduction: Universal Human Rights versus Cultural Relativism Female Circumcision Female Infanticide Female Child Prostitution Female Child Labour Trafficking Women and Female Slave Labour Conclusions and Implications Bibliography Index