The concept of rights—traditionally developed in Western liberal thought as inherent, universal, and inalienable entitlements of individuals—has come under sustained scrutiny from multicultural and postcolonial perspectives. The universalist approach, often anchored in Enlightenment rationalism, conceives of rights as morally and legally binding norms applicable across cultural, historical, and civilizational divides. However, the multicultural critique emphasizes … Continue reading Critically analyse the concept of rights from multi-cultural perspectives, with emphasis on the interplay between universalist norms and culturally specific traditions, and examine the implications for normative frameworks of justice, identity, and citizenship in plural societies.