A Toolkit Orientation Programme on Rethinking Rights, Justice, and Development

Section 2: Programme Methodology
2.2   Modules

Though the process of globalisation touches every aspect of humanity but our concern here would be to look critically at the neo-liberal economic process of globalisation and its impact on the livelihood of marginalised communities namely indigenous people, Dalits, women, workers in unorganised sector, seasonal migrants, small farmers etc. The programme would draw on experiences and case studies from across South Asia and other parts of the world. It is suggested that each of the modules includes case studies and examples according to needs of the particular contexts and countries wherever needed. 

The element of gender justice, equality, and non-discrimination would be central to the questions, deliberations and debates running through all the modules of the programme.

These are the four core modules of the programme:

  • Module A: Rethinking Foundational concepts of Rights and Justice
  • Module B: Setting the Agenda of Rights and Justice in the Age of Globalisation
  • Module C: Policies and Practices Relating to Development and Justice: Governmental mode or Dialogic Mode
    • Administration and Delivery of Justice
    • Development Strategies and Alternatives: People’s Movements and Struggles
  • Module D: Conflicts, Peace and Justice: The Case of the IDPs

All the modules will be preceded by a set of readings (basic texts, web based material, films etc.) provided one month before the beginning of the programme. Based on these readings and their understanding participants would be required to prepare a case study of rights violation or protection of marginalised communities in the context of globalisation process. Discussion on the modules will start either with case studies, films, relevant presentations by resource persons or reading of important texts,, which would act as ‘stimulators’ and throw questions challenging the established notions of key concepts underlying the programme. The presentation would be followed by a set of questions to ignite discussions among participants. The educational space would emphasise on the notions of social and economic justice, solidarity, shared consciousness and criticality. It would be created and owned by the participants who would try and grapple with the strategies, methods, and notions of rights, justice, gender, peace, development, humanitarianism and sustainability.