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<sec><h3>Subject and purpose of work</h3>
<p>This study investigates the contradictions within European values and the challenges to social inclusivity, advocating for a broader perspective that recognises diverse historical and cultural contexts. It critiques Eurocentrism and explores alternative views such as Islam, Afrocentrism, and Ubuntu, proposing a more inclusive framework for global human rights and values, as well as research on social-economic development.</p>
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<sec><h3>Material and methods</h3>
<p>The paper uses legal, historical and political methods to analyse the European Union’s foundational in the context of rising intolerance and debates on immigration and LGBT rights, drawing on theoretical insights to highlight the significance of non-Western perspectives. Main sources are historic records and monographs by other authors.</p>
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<sec><h3>Results</h3>
<p>The authors identify the complexities within European values, emphasising the need for a more inclusive understanding that transcends Eurocentric narratives in the dimensions of social and economic development.</p>
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<sec><h3>Conclusions</h3>
<p>Advocating for an expanded dialogue on human rights, this study suggests incorporating diverse cultural philosophies to enhance Europe’s approach to inclusivity and unity.</p>
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Subject and purpose of work
This study investigates the contradictions within European values and the challenges to social inclusivity, advocating for a broader perspective that recognises diverse historical and cultural contexts. It critiques Eurocentrism and explores alternative views such as Islam, Afrocentrism, and Ubuntu, proposing a more inclusive framework for global human rights and values, as well as research on social-economic development.

Material and methods
The paper uses legal, historical and political methods to analyse the European Union’s foundational in the context of rising intolerance and debates on immigration and LGBT rights, drawing on theoretical insights to highlight the significance of non-Western perspectives. Main sources are historic records and monographs by other authors.

Results
The authors identify the complexities within European values, emphasising the need for a more inclusive understanding that transcends Eurocentric narratives in the dimensions of social and economic development.

Conclusions
Advocating for an expanded dialogue on human rights, this study suggests incorporating diverse cultural philosophies to enhance Europe’s approach to inclusivity and unity.

European values: a comparative culture analysis

Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Subject and purpose of work
This study investigates the contradictions within European values and the challenges to social inclusivity, advocating for a...

European values: a comparative culture analysis

Published Online: Jul 11, 2024

Page range: 331 - 346

Received: Mar 01, 2024

Accepted: Jun 01, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ers-2024-0018

Keywords
European values, western values, regional studies, Eurocentrism, Afrocentrism

© 2024 Diana Krasnova et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

European values: a comparative culture analysis

Published Online: Jul 11, 2024

Page range: 331 - 346

Received: Mar 01, 2024

Accepted: Jun 01, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ers-2024-0018

KeywordsEuropean values, western values, regional studies, Eurocentrism, Afrocentrism

© 2024 Diana Krasnova et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
European values, western values, regional studies, Eurocentrism, Afrocentrism