Postgraduate CUR-CHRE512-2023

Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change

Be emboldened by theories of power, change and social movement. Relive historical fights including the US civil rights struggle and the Algerian independence movement.Evaluate the role advocacy groups and activism play in fighting for human rights.

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

17 Jul 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

describe and critique theories of power and identity politics, social movements and post-colonialism
use appropriate technologies to locate and critically appraise relevant social movement literature
analyse and communicate social movement theories and methods
critically evaluate activist/advocacy campaigns using social movement theories.

Topics covered

- • Activism, social movements, and power
- • Key activism, advocacy, and change philosophies
- • Key social movements
- • Activism in practice

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Description

This subject explores the role of social movements, advocacy groups and different forms of activism in bringing about change. It covers theories of power and identity politics, social movement theories and postcolonial theories. It also explores specific movements and methods such as Gandhi's non-violence and satyagraha campaigns, Fanon and the Algerian independence movement, the US civil rights struggle, Indigenous peoples' struggles for recognition and land, trade unions and women's movements.

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