Understanding Human Rights: Education, Equality, and Freedom
Human Rights Principles and Examples
1. (Hence) The right to education is listed in the convention; hence, it is recognized as a fundamental element for children’s development and future opportunities. 2. (Unless) Unless the government respects the right to education, the judicial system can prosecute the government for failing to provide mandatory education for all children. 3. (Furthermore) Furthermore, the right to education is important because it promotes equality, reduces poverty, and prepares children to contribute positively to society. 4. (Regardless of) Regardless of economic conditions or political circumstances, the government should ensure the right to education for every child, as it is essential for their personal and intellectual growth. 5. (Nevertheless) The right to education is critical; nevertheless, the right to protection from exploitation is equally important and sometimes even more urgent in crisis situations. 6. (Whereas) In country A, the government provides free primary and secondary education, whereas in country B, there are still fees associated with schooling, making it less accessible for all children. 7. (Otherwise) Otherwise, if the government does not ensure the right to education, people should advocate and protest to demand the enforcement of this essential right.
Case Study: Unemployment Benefits and Human Rights
1. Do you think this policy violates human rights? Why? Who are the parties involved in this case and which right is at stake?
Cutting unemployment benefits in America potentially violates human rights because it may undermine the right to an adequate standard of living. The right at stake here is the right to social security and social protection. This policy affects unemployed individuals and their families, as it reduces their financial support, which is essential for meeting basic needs such as food, housing, and healthcare. Regardless of economic goals, such as easing labor shortages, this policy should consider the welfare of vulnerable populations. The parties involved are the government implementing the policy and the unemployed individuals affected by it. Hence, the policy must balance economic needs with the protection of human rights.
2. The underlined sentence is in the active voice, change the structure so it is in the passive voice.
Active voice: Bosses complain they are unable to find people to serve drinks, staff tills or drive trucks.
Passive voice: People to serve drinks, staff tills or drive trucks are complained to be unable to be found by bosses.
Freedom of Speech vs. Hate Speech
1. Which right is in question? Is it important? On whose side are you on in this debate? Why?
The right in question is the right to freedom of speech and expression. This right is indeed important as it allows individuals to express their opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation or censorship. However, it must be balanced against the right to be free from discrimination and hate speech. Social media platforms have a responsibility to prevent their services from being used to spread harmful and hateful content. Even though Andrew Tate is entitled to his opinions, his misogynistic comments and harmful influence on his followers justify the removal of his accounts due to the interference with the rights of others to be free from hate speech and discrimination. I side with the social media platforms in this debate because their actions protect the broader community from harmful content and promote a safer online environment.
2. The underlined sentence is in the passive voice, change the structure so it is in the active voice.
Passive voice: Andrew Tate, a former professional kickboxer who frequently made misogynistic comments about women online, has been barred in the last week from Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
Active voice: Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok barred Andrew Tate, a former professional kickboxer who frequently made misogynistic comments about women online, in the last week.
Education and Equality: A Discussion
The fundamental rights of education and the right to be equal before the law. We chose an article regarding children with autism in the UK and their struggles with proper education, and we debate about the different perspectives of the situation and possible solutions.