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Principles of Multiculturality and Human Rights in Latin America – Several Observations
Principles of Multiculturality and Human Rights in Latin America – Several Observations

Author(s): Magdalena Krysińska-Kałużna
Subject(s): Politics, Sociology of Culture
Published by: KSIĘGARNIA AKADEMICKA Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: Human Rights; Indigenous Peoples Rights; multiculturalism; customary law

Summary/Abstract: This article argues that the concept of multiculturalism, which is an extremely valuable asset, may, in the context of various interpretations, serve to resolve social conflicts. However, it may also generate conflicts. Using examples from several Latin American countries, the text will present some significant elements that drive processes, in which the principles of multiculturalism may be contradictory to the ideal of multiculturalism on which were grounded.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 33-45
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English