Human Rights

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-225) and index.; Human Rights: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications--; Provided by publisher. Table of Contents: Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. What Is the Status of Human Rights Worldwide? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Human Rights Are Universal and Should Be Promoted in Every Country Worldwide / Dipo Djungdjungan Summa -- 2. End Human Rights Imperialism Now / Stephen Kinzer -- 3. China Is Making Significant Progress Toward Improving Human Rights / Li Guowen -- 4. China Is Not Making Significant Progress Toward Improving Human Rights: Amnesty International -- 5. Middle Eastern Women Still Face Slow Progress in Overcoming Oppression / Sanja Kelly -- 6. The West Misrepresents the Oppression of Middle Eastern Women / Lila Abu-Lughod -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2. How Should the US Government Address Human Rights Issues? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. The United States Should Join the International Criminal Court / Butch Bracknell -- 2. The United States Should Not Join the International Criminal Court / Brett D. Schaefer, Steven Groves -- 3. The United States Is a Leader in the Promotion of LGBT Human Rights / Hillary Rodham Clinton -- 4. The Mythology of a Human Rights Leader: How the United States Has Failed Sexual Minorities at Home and Abroad / Stacey L. Sobel -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3. What Is the Impact of Religion on Human Rights? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Religious Freedom as a Human Right Is Being Threatened Worldwide / Eric Schulzke -- 2. Freedom of Religion Threatens Freedom of Speech / Miklos Haraszti -- 3. Islam Is Incompatible with Human Rights / Austin Dacey, Colin Koproske -- 4. Many Muslims Mistakenly Believe Human Rights Are Incompatible with Islam / Asma T. Uddin -- 5. The Catholic Church Limits Women's and Reproductive Rights / Nancy Northup -- 6. Legislative Mandates on Women's and Reproductive Rights Infringe on Religious Freedom / John Garvey -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4. Are All Rights Human Rights? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Access to Water Is an Inalienable Human Right / Maude Barlow -- 2. Fundamental Human Need / Business Recorder -- 3. Internet Access Is Not a Human Right / Vinton G. Cerf -- 4. Internet Access Is a Human Right / JD Rucker -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- For Further Discussion -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography of Books -- Index. Publisher Marketing: Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title explores numerous aspects of human rights, including what is the status of human rights worldwide, how should the US government address human rights issues, what is the impact of religion on human rights, and if all rights are human rights.; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th" Contributor Bio:  Haugen, David B01