Group Rights As Human Rights: A Liberal Approac... 〈2026 Release〉

(e.g., Kymlicka’s "context of choice," Taylor’s "politics of recognition")

(e.g., applying these theories to a specific modern cultural conflict) Group Rights as Human Rights: A Liberal Approac...

: Advocates for "external protections" (shielding a group from the majority) rather than "internal restrictions" (allowing a group to oppress its own members). Neus Torbisco Casals’ argues that group rights are

: It harmonizes the views of Will Kymlicka (autonomy-based) and Charles Taylor (identity-based) to form a unified liberal defense. Core Distinctions Kymlicka’s "context of choice

: Group rights are justified because cultural belonging is a "context of choice" necessary for individuals to develop their own autonomy and identity.

Neus Torbisco Casals’ argues that group rights are not a threat to liberalism but are essential for realizing its core promises of autonomy and neutrality. Key Arguments

: Rejects the idea that the state is neutral by ignoring culture. It argues that recognizing group rights counters existing cultural biases in Western states.