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Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law (edX)

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Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law (edX)

Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law uses a problem-based approach to examine a global view of anti-discrimination law, comparing US, European, and other national, regional and international legal systems, including those of India, Brazil, and South Africa.

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Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law uses a problem-based approach to examine a global view of anti-discrimination law, comparing US, European, and other national, regional and international legal systems, including those of India, Brazil, and South Africa.
The course covers five topic modules: employment discrimination and harassment (race, sex, age, disability); marriage equality (race, same-sex); affirmative action (race, caste, origin)/gender parity; hate speech (race, sex, religion); and secularism and the rights of religious minorities.

What you'll learn

  • Theories and sources of equality law
  • Employment discrimination and harassment (race, sex, age, disability)
  • Affirmative action (race, caste, origin)/gender parity
  • Marriage equality (race, sexual orientation)
  • Hate speech (race, sex, religion)
  • Reproductive rights
  • Secularism and the rights of religious minorities
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