[URBANTH-L]CFP: Globalization and Human Rights in the Developing
World (Calgary, Canada)
Angela Jancius
jancius3022 at comcast.net
Thu Oct 9 15:30:54 EDT 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS: Globalization and Human Rights in the Developing World
Globalization is one of the most distinguishing features of our age.
Although economic, political and cultural exchanges have occurred throughout
history, the degree of global interconnectedness today has surpassed
anything known in previous eras. What globalization means for average
people, however, is hotly debated. Some suggest that globalization is
ushering in cosmopolitan forms of consciousness that will help humanity
transcend its tendency toward parochialism and myopism. Some also believe
globalization will foster economic growth and create employment. Others are
less optimistic, arguing that globalization is worsening inequality, causing
environmental degradation, giving rise to conflicts and wars, and benefiting
corporations at the expense of the global poor, among other problems.
This conference will gather together scholars and others interested in the
impact of globalization on human rights. On December 10, 1948, the United
Nations issued the now famous Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR),
the first global expression of the rights which all human beings are
entitled. Containing 30 articles, the UDHR declared that all people,
regardless of nationality or background, have the right to freedom,
equality, and overall wellbeing. Six decades have now passed since the
Declaration was first made. To what extent has globalization hindered or
made possible the realization of the objectives stated in 1948? This is the
main question this conference will discuss in detail, focusing on and
comparing the experiences of Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Conference organizers invite paper proposals on the following themes as they
relate to globalization and human rights in the above three world regions
(though other themes will be considered):
- transnational corporations
- social movements
- global governance
- democracy
- labour
- gender
- health and wellbeing
- education
- poverty and wealth
- refugees, displaced persons
- indigenous peoples
- food issues
Proposals should be between 150 to 200 words and include the paper's title
and the author's name, affiliation, and contact information. A bio of 100 to
125 words describing the author's background, accomplishments and research
interests should also accompany the proposal. Both proposals and bios should
be written using the templates provided at:
http://asia-globalstudies.org/templates. Applications should then be
submitted as email attachments to
conferenceproposals at asia-globalstudies.org. Documents not using the
templates or following the specified format will not be accepted. The
deadline for proposals is December 14, 2008. Applicants will be notified of
the status of their application by January 1, 2009.
Note: If you would like to receive regular updates for AAGS 2009 via email,
please send a message to aags at asia-globalstudies.org with "Conference
Mailing List" in the subject title.
Dr. D. M. Nault
Faculty of Communication
SS110, 2500 University Drive NW
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 1N4
Email: dmnault at ucalgary.ca
Visit the website at http://asia-globalstudies.org
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