Discussion Post: Human Diversity and Human Rights
1) Discuss the intersectionality of at least two of your characteristics/ traits (e.g., ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, disability-non-disability, economic class, religion/ spirituality, place of origin) and how, in combination, they have affected your life and views of the world, as well as how they have advantaged you or disadvantaged you in society.
2) How have laws, policies, and attitudes influenced you and people close to you with majority and minority characteristics?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Textbooks:
• Garcia-Irate, E., McConkey, R., & Gilligan, R. (2016). Disability and human rights: global perspectives. New York: Palgrave.
• Obrien, R. (2001). Crippled Justice. The History of Modern Disability Policy in the Workplace. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.