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Human Rights, Economic Justice And U.S. Exceptionalism, Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan
Human Rights, Economic Justice And U.S. Exceptionalism, Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan
Pace International Law Review
On April 5, 2019, PILR held their triennial symposium titled: Revisiting Human Rights: The Universal Declaration at 70. As a reflection of the event, a few panelists composed contribution pieces reflecting on the topic.
Equal By Law, Unequal By Caste: The "Untouchable" Condition In Critical Race Perspective, Smita Narula
Equal By Law, Unequal By Caste: The "Untouchable" Condition In Critical Race Perspective, Smita Narula
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Publications
Caste-based oppression in India lives today in an environment seemingly hostile to its presence: a nation-state that has long been labeled the “world's largest democracy;” a progressive and protective constitution; a system of laws designed to proscribe and punish acts of discrimination on the basis of caste; broad-based programs of affirmative action that include constitutionally mandated reservations or quotas for Dalits, or so-called “untouchables;” a plethora of caste-conscious measures designed to ensure the economic “upliftment” of Dalits; and an aggressive economic liberalization campaign to fuel India's economic growth.
This Article seeks to answer the question of how and why this …