Abstract
The Black Lives Matter Movement is being studied to evaluate whether it has the potential to expand human rights. The Movement is analyzed to identify its structure, goals, and actions. Critical race theory is used to understand the significance of the Movement. Major human rights theories, such as universalism, cultural relativism, and communitarianism are evaluated to determine if human rights can be expanded through these processes when using the Black Lives Matter Movement as a case study. This project uses archival data and other secondary sources to accumulate data on the Movement, major human rights theories, and critical race theory. The hypothesis is that the Black Lives Matter Movement has the potential to expand human rights in a culturally relative manner in communities and on a universal level because of the organization’s structure and goals.
Presenters
Alexia FergusonStudent, Global Studies, Siena Heights University, Michigan, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT, INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITIES, HUMAN RIGHTS, UNIVERSALISM
