Human Rights eBooks
Gender Outside Of Heterosexuality
Human Rights, by Simone Jaggers RadolfWhat is heterosexuality and what does it mean to be a female or male outside the institution of heterosexuality? Current ideas on gender identity, femininity and masculinity are heavily aligned to straight sexuality; this is seen through media, education, religion, history. How is ones gender identity formed for individuals who do not identify with heterosexuality? What is the impact of...
Guatemala in the 1980s: A Genocide Turned into Ethnocide?
Human Rights, by Anika Oettler-German Institute of Global and AreaWhile the Guatemalan Truth Commission came to the conclusion that agents of the state had committed acts of genocide in the early 1980s, fundamental questions remain. Should we indeed speak of the massacres committed between 1981 and 1983 in Guatemala as “geno- cide”, or would “ethnocide” be the more appropriate term? In addressing these questions, this paper focuses on the intentions of...
Hitler in Central America
Human Rights, by Jacobo Schifter"It was so interesting with the facts and fictions, also I liked this satirical and ironic approach. Even more as a native German I found the book a very unusual apprehension of german-jewish history." A historical novel and a thriller based on a PhD Dissertation from Columbia University. The book reveals dark secrets of Nazi plans in Central America to take over the Panama Canal and the...
Honour Killings. The intersection of patriarchy, gender and religion
Human Rights, by Melissa PichardAn honor killing or honour killing is the homicide of a member of a family or social group by other members, due to the belief of the perpetrators that the victim has brought dishonor upon the family or community. Honor killings are directed mostly against women and girls, but have been extended to men. The perceived dishonor is normally the result of one of the following behaviors, or the...
Message of the Perfect World
Philosophy, by Sanju PaisonDownload this FREE eBook that delivers the idea that laws should be enacted to require individuals to demonstrate basic financial capability in order to become a parent. It is evident that the problems and ills that society faces today are largely the consequence of such a law not being in place. Download it today!
Our Morality is Gone, We Have No Morals Anymore
Poetry, by AnonymousThe poem in this FREE, ready for download eBook reflects the poet's view on how those applying ethics and morals toward curbing crime in society have somehow been converted into evil doers in the process.
Property Rights v. Endangered Species : The American Dream and the Common Good
General Non Fiction, by Charles Timothy ShatesThis study examines how notions about dominion, self-interest, private property, and economic growth, along with the development of environmental protections, property rights, and corporations, have had a profound effect on the shaping of this country. Download it today!
Prospects for Meditation as an Intervention for Domestic Violence Batterers
Human Rights, by Ellisa K. AudoIn this paper I explore how and if meditation may be used as a tool of transforming domestic violence batterers (people who use violence and coercion with intimates), into peaceful, non-violent individuals. Previous studies on the effectiveness of Vipassana and Transcendental meditation used in prisons indicate that meditation has improved the subjective well being and quality of life of inmates...
The Complete Woman's Manifesto
Business, by Corry RobertsonDownload this FREE e-Book/Manifesto that the author deems likely to, in light of the current global quantum shift, resonate more with women, inspiring them toward assuming leadership roles in business and other segments of society. Although she deems her message more likely to strike a chord with women than with men, the author states that she has no intention of excluding those of the male...
The Intent
History, by Jurgen BeckNewly released historical novel tells tragic World War II love story and closely examines the importance of virtuous and corrupt intentions. A young German woman's life changes forever during World War II when she falls in love with an American soldier whose life she saves; historically accurate events in both Germany and the U.S. are interwoven throughout the book Jϋrgen D. Beck...





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