Chapter
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