Advancing Equality: How Constitutional Rights Can Make a Difference Worldwide

In a world where basic human rights seems under attack in the face of widespread discrimination, Advancing Equality reminds us of the critical role of constitutions in creating and protecting equal rights. Providing a comparative analysis of equal rights in the constitutions of all 193 countries, the book traces the trends in constitution drafting over the past half century and examines the key differences between the world’s oldest constitutions and those adopted in the post-colonial era. Looking at equal rights across gender, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, social class, and other demographic characteristics that are often at the core of discrimination, the authors uncover which groups are increasingly guaranteed equal rights in constitutions, how far these rights on paper have been translated into practice, and which nations lag behind. Serving as a comprehensive call to action for anyone who cares about their country’s future, Advancing Equality challenges us to remember how far we all still must go for equal rights for all. View Less