Museums, Equality and Social Justice

• Other Authors: Sandell, Richard (Editor), Nightingale, Eithne (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2012
• Series: Museum Meanings
• Subjects: Archaeology; aboriginal; co-creative; embassy; heritage; horniman; human; organisations; practices; rights; tent
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

The last two decades have seen concerns for equality, diversity, social justice and human rights move from the margins of museum thinking and practice, to the core. The arguments - both moral and pragmatic - for engaging diverse audiences, creating the conditions for more equitable access to museum...