The Ubiquity of Positive Measures for Addressing Systemic Discrimination and Inequality
A Comparative Global Perspective
Published on 22. August 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-90-04-34598-0 (ISBN)
Description
Positive measures to prevent and remedy discrimination have been adopted in many parts of the world. By comparing the scope and form of such measures in different legal systems, we can gain a better perspective on our own system, and appreciate possible new approaches. This book compares positive anti-discrimination measures in the United States, India, Brazil, South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Leiden
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
182 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-04-34598-0 (9789004345980)
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David B. Oppenheimer (J.D. Harvard 1978) is a Clinical Professor at Berkeley Law, and the author of many books, book chapters and articles on anti-discrimination law, including the leading U.S. textbook on Comparative Equality. He is the convenor of a global study group on comparative equality and anti-discrimination law.
Content
The Ubiquity of Positive Measures for Addressing Systemic Discrimination and Inequality: A Comparative Global Perspective
?David B. Oppenheimer
?Abstract
?Keywords
?Introduction
?Part 1: Positive Measures and Labor/Employment Law
?Part 2: Positive Measures in Higher Education
?Part 3: Parity Democracy - State Legislative Bodies
?Part 4: Positive Measures and Corporate Boards
?Part 5: Conclusion - The Global Ubiquity of Positive Measures
?Acknowledgements
?Bibliography
?David B. Oppenheimer
?Abstract
?Keywords
?Introduction
?Part 1: Positive Measures and Labor/Employment Law
?Part 2: Positive Measures in Higher Education
?Part 3: Parity Democracy - State Legislative Bodies
?Part 4: Positive Measures and Corporate Boards
?Part 5: Conclusion - The Global Ubiquity of Positive Measures
?Acknowledgements
?Bibliography