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5. Imperialism and Human Rights
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5. Imperialism and Human Rights

Abstract

This chapter discusses the correlation between human rights and imperialism. It cites how imperialism is central to the development of human rights ideology by referencing the collapse of the empire following World War II and the rise of the international human rights movement. The human rights language boosted the justification and legitimization of imperialism. The chapter also highlights the impact of imperialism on the rights and liberties …

Authors

Ibhawoh B

Book title

Human Rights

Pagination

pp. 91-112

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Publication Date

July 14, 2022

DOI

10.1093/hepl/9780190085469.003.0007