A "Long Walk to Freedom" and Democracy: Human Rights, Globalization, and Social Injustice.
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| Title: | A "Long Walk to Freedom" and Democracy: Human Rights, Globalization, and Social Injustice. |
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| Authors: | Rodríguez, Havidán |
| Source: | Social Forces. Sep2004, Vol. 83 Issue 1, p391-412. 22p. |
| Subjects: | Globalization, International relations, Social justice, Poverty, Equality, Democracy |
| Abstract: | This article argues that globalization is not the panacea that will contribute to the solution or amelioration of social, economic, and health problems. What seems to be clear is that the outcome of globalization has been the exacerbation of poverty and inequality. If globalization is the long-term answer or solution to the world's problems, then it seems that we will be taking a long walk to freedom, democracy, and the fulfillment of human rights and social justice. It is also important to note that as this process of globalization continues, many of our human rights will continue to be negatively impacted by diverse economic, political, and military forces. Despite the aforementioned circumstances, it is necessary to understand that globalization is a fact in today's societies and appears to be an irreversible process. Therefore, we must analyze, explore, and generate concrete initiatives that will address many of the problems and issues presented throughout this paper. It is quite evident, however, that we do not need additional laws, legislation or public policies aimed at alleviating poverty, providing access to adequate health care and educational benefits, or aimed at enhancing women's rights vis-à-vis their male counterparts. What we actually need is the fulfillment or the implementation of the United Nation's Declaration of Human Rights or their Millennium Development Goals or the 1995 ICPD Action Plan. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
| Abstract: | This article argues that globalization is not the panacea that will contribute to the solution or amelioration of social, economic, and health problems. What seems to be clear is that the outcome of globalization has been the exacerbation of poverty and inequality. If globalization is the long-term answer or solution to the world's problems, then it seems that we will be taking a long walk to freedom, democracy, and the fulfillment of human rights and social justice. It is also important to note that as this process of globalization continues, many of our human rights will continue to be negatively impacted by diverse economic, political, and military forces. Despite the aforementioned circumstances, it is necessary to understand that globalization is a fact in today's societies and appears to be an irreversible process. Therefore, we must analyze, explore, and generate concrete initiatives that will address many of the problems and issues presented throughout this paper. It is quite evident, however, that we do not need additional laws, legislation or public policies aimed at alleviating poverty, providing access to adequate health care and educational benefits, or aimed at enhancing women's rights vis-à-vis their male counterparts. What we actually need is the fulfillment or the implementation of the United Nation's Declaration of Human Rights or their Millennium Development Goals or the 1995 ICPD Action Plan. |
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| ISSN: | 00377732 |
| DOI: | 10.1353/sof.2004.0122 |
