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The 2000 CBC Massey Lectures: The Rights Revolution by Michael Ignatieff
Apr 12, 2024
Author Michael Ignatieff discusses the impact of the rights revolution on Canadian society, exploring the struggles and achievements of various groups. He delves into the intersection of patriotism and rights culture, the dynamics of rights revolution on national solidarity, and the challenges of navigating diversity in Quebec. Ignatieff also examines harmonizing community and diversity globally, and the evolution of equal rights amidst ethnic conflicts.
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- The rights revolution challenges societal unity by balancing equality and preserving differences.
- Empowerment of minority groups may lead to questioning of national identity by the majority.
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Rights Revolution and the Gamble of Equal Treatment
The speaker delves into the essence of the rights revolution, stressing the delicate balance between enhancing equality and protecting differences. Michael Ignatiev, in his lectures, explores how embracing rights has reshaped societal obligations and unity perceptions. By focusing on the struggle of different citizen groups for rights and recognition, he questions if the rights revolution has fostered national cohesion or further divisions.
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