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StanfordOnline: Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law

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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.

Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law
16 weeks
2–6 hours per week
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About this course

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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.

Visit ComparativeEquality.org for additional information about the course, including bios of the 38 speakers who appear in this course.

At a glance

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
  • Associated skills:Legal Systems

What you'll learn

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  • 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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Is a textbook required?

A textbook is not required; however, Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, Third Edition enhances the course experience, and is available for a discountsd price from the publisher.

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