American politics and human rights

In this short video lecture, Ben Dorfman from Aalborg University discusses the United States’ relationship with international human rights and the political developments that shape the country’s global role. The video provides a historical overview from the nation’s founding ideals of freedom and equality to the shifting positions taken by more recent presidents. Along the way, it highlights key themes such as migration, environmental policy, LGBTQ+ rights, and international treaties – and shows how changes in administration influence the United States’ engagement with global human rights standards. Har relevans for fagene: Engelsk, International teknologi og kultur, Kulturforståelse, Samfundsfag.