Routledge - Struggles for Social Rights in Latin America

Explore a comprehensive collection of original essays regarding the evolution of social rights across Latin America. This anthology examines the fundamental framework of human rights through four distinct lenses: subsistence, labor, gender, and race/ethnicity. Readers gain insight into the movements responding to social injustice and the various crosscurrents shaping the region. The text covers a wide range of critical topics including environmental issues, workers' rights, the impact of tourism, and the AIDS crisis. This book serves as an important resource for those studying the pressing social issues and the active responses to them within the Latin American context. Whether you are researching sociology, anthropology, or human rights, this collection provides a deep look at the struggles for justice and the diverse topics that define the modern social landscape in the region.