Politics of Human Rights in Southeast Asia (Politics in Asia)

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The divide between the West and Southeast Asia seems to be nowhere more apparent than in debates about human rights. Within these diverse geographical, political and cultural climates, human rights seem to have become relative, and the quest for absolutes seems unattainable. In this new book Philip J Eldridge seeks to question this stalemate. He argues that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' inclusion in United Nations' human rights treaties could be the common ground that bridges the gap between East and West. Eldridge uses topical case studies and primary research from Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor and Australia, to compare the effectiveness of United Nations' human rights directives on local democracies. This study presents insightful research into a hotly debated topic. As such it will be a thought-provoking resource for students of human rights, politics and international relations.

Politics of Human Rights in Southeast Asia (Politics in Asia) Review

Although the range of topics in the book provided a deep dive into the declarations developed by various factions of the United Nations for human rights, I can't help but get the sense the author wasn't able to convey the historical context needed to help the reader grasp the cultural and political significance behind the constant tension and lack of progress between activists and governments, i.e. child labor, lack of women in the work force, sex trafficking and a liberal death penalty, in contrast to a more capitalist business strategy.

The book revolves around two themes: "the universality or relativity of human rights, and debates on national/regional sovereignty versus individual rights". Both provide the base for which the Singapore government uses to make decisions.

That base can be evident in the government's definition of human rights as it relates to religious, philosophical or economical thought. It is believed that there is shared obligation to "respect and protect those rights, communitarian outlooks which make rights dependent on fulfilling obligations defined by the state and society" or authoritarian point of view which creates a social harmony of Asia values which drives economic development.

This is very evident when researching the dark side of Singapore's human rights issues. Despite having an exceptional education system for those that attend, the culture is plagued with off the books child labor and sex trafficking or supporting a glass ceiling for women who have a desire to work.

Summary - I would give the book a good review only because it provided an introductory analysis to understanding cultural difference between authoritarian styles with a focus on the collective versus the freedom of the individual in a democracy.

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