Group Rights As Human Rights: A Liberal Approac... May 2026

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

💡 This work is widely cited for bridging the gap between classical liberalism and multiculturalism, offering a path for democratic societies to accommodate immigrant groups and national minorities without abandoning individual rights. Group Rights as Human Rights: A Liberal Approac...

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 : It harmonizes the views of Will Kymlicka

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

(e.g., preparing for a debate, writing a thesis)

: Advocates for "external protections" (shielding a group from the majority) rather than "internal restrictions" (allowing a group to oppress its own members).