Human Rights in China

Paper Summary:

This paper proposes research that will evaluate the validity of the theory that human rights violations occur in China in greater frequency than others because of a system of governance that entrusts too much power on the ruling Communist Party. The paper
relates that the research will adopt a hermeneutical design because such a design not only promises a high degree of objectivity but also because it is considered the most appropriate methodology for a study of the social sciences. The paper also relates that empirical evidence will be gathered, interpreted and analyzed to disprove or confirm prior conceptions about the prevalence of human rights abuses in China.


Table of Contents:
Research Design
The Problem
Conceptual Framework
Theories and Assumptions
Overall Approach
Specific Methods
Reliability & Validity
Ethical Issues
Expected Contribution of Study
Influence of Chalmers
Political Science
Scientific Revolution

From the Paper:

"There is another assumption on the part of Chinese officialdom that needs to be examined because this is the official line often invoked to justify the harsh treatment of offenders. Every time outside criticism of human rights violations within China intensifies, the CCP leadership would cite the need to discipline parts of the citizenry in order to create a harmonious society as a whole. This policy is supposed to be based on Asian values that place the welfare of the many ahead of that of a few. In this view, giving citizens too much freedom is dangerous and that government must not show weakness or else social deterioration will ensue."

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