Challenging the assumption that human rights are inherently Western, a Carleton research project is investigating what can be learned about human rights from the experience of India. The project, led by Carleton philosophy professors Jay Drydyk and Wilfrid Laurier University’s Ashwani Peetush, brings together a dozen scholars from India and Canada between July 12 and 14 to assess their preliminary findings.
Carleton researchers will be available for comment during the closed workshop:
Jay Drydyk
Professor, Department of Philosophy
613-520-3828
Jay_Drydyk@carleton.ca
Drydyk, along with colleagues in India, has studied ethical risks that arise when development displaces people and their community. He is available to speak on issues of human rights and justice.
Gordon Davis
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy
613-520-2600, ext. 2217
gordon_davis@carleton.ca
Gordon Davis’s research interests range from ethical theory to Indian philosophy. He is currently exploring particular ethical assumptions that underlie specific strands of Buddhist thought in Indian philosophy.
Gopika Solanki
Assistant Professor of Political Science
613-520-2600, ext. 1752
gopika_solanki@carleton.ca
Gopika Solanki’s interests are in the area of gender equality, legal pluralism and human rights in India. Her publications include Adjudication in Religious Family Laws: Cultural Accommodation, Legal Pluralism, and Gender Justice in India.
Research topics are listed on the project website: www.humanrightsindiaandthewest.com.
Funding for the project has been provided by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Carleton University and Wilfrid Laurier University.
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For more information:
Chris Cline
Media Relations
Carleton University
613-520-2600, ext. 1391
613-355-0336 (cell)
Christopher_Cline@carleton.ca
