LGBTQI Rights: Int & Comp Perspectives (950M3)
LGBTQI Rights: International and Comparative Perspectives
Module 950M3
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
International and regional human rights frameworks do not explicitly recognise the rights of the LGBTQI community. Despite significant progress being made on these issues in the West, there is still significant opposition to the recognition of LGBTQI rights from the Global South. Nonetheless, human rights advocates have been able to use the pre-existing body of human rights standards and existing constitutional provisions to uphold the rights of these communities albeit unsatisfactorily. In addition to applicable frameworks the module deals with contemporary issues facing the LGBTQI community from both an international and comparative perspective, which might include, marriage and adoption; the rights of LGBTQI asylum seekers/refugees; anti-gay propaganda; the 'clash' between freedom of religion or belief and the rights of LGBTQI communities.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the use of domestic, regional and/or international legal frameworks to uphold the rights of LGBTQI individuals and communities.
Critically appraise contemporary issues and challenges facing LGBTQI individuals and communities from an international and/or comparative law perspective.
Demonstrate original interpretation and critical analysis of international and/or comparative perspectives on LGBTQI rights through a piece of independent research on a topic of their choice.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00000111110 |
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Dr Gianluca Gentili
Convenor, Assess convenor
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