Class Act

An International Legal Perspective on Class Discrimination

Anne-Marie Mooney Cotter

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN:
  9781409419341
• eBook ISBN:
  9781317165279
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Subtopic: Law Theory & Practice
• Index: Social Sciences

Even today, class discrimination remains an important global legal issue. This book allows readers a better understanding of the issue of class discrimination and inequality, including the role of education in bridging the class systems. The study seeks to increase the likelihood of achieving equality at both the national and international levels for those suffering class discrimination as the international population becomes increasingly educated, looking at the primary role of legislation, which has an impact on the court process. It also discusses the two most important trade agreements of our day - namely the North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Union Treaty - in a historical and compelling analysis of discrimination. By providing a detailed examination of the relationship between class and education as they relate to the law, the book will be an important read for those concerned with equality.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Dedication
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• List of Tables
• Biography
• 1 Introduction to Class Act
• 2 Class Act in Class Discrimination
• 3 Class Act in the United Nations
• 4 Class Act in Australia and New Zealand
• 5 Class Act in Africa and South Africa
• 6 Class Act in Canada, Mexico and the United States
• 7 Class Act in the North American Free Trade Agreement
• 8 Class Act in the United Kingdom and Ireland
• 9 Class Act in the European Union
• 10 Conclusion to Class Act
• Bibliography
• Index