Syllabus Notes Human Rights
Human Rights Syllabus Notes The Nature and Development of Human Rights
Define human rights - The definition of human rights Widespread acknowledgement of the concept of human rights is a relatively new concept. Human rights transcend culture, ethnicity, religious orientation and even nationality. All people are entitled to these rights simply because they are human beings. Human rights refer to basic rights and freedoms that are believed to belong to all human beings. These rights are considered to be universal, inalienable (cannot be taken away) and inherent in all people. They transcend culture, ethnicity, religious orientation and nationality. They aim to protect individuals from injustice, allow people to achieve their full potential in society and prevent discrimination against groups of people because of their physical characteristics or beliefs.
Outline how human rights have changed and developed over time - the abolition of slavery The Abolition of Slavery Slave trade is a very ancient institution, it is a system in which individuals had no personal rights. They were bought and sold and often physically, emotionally and sexually abused. Ideas of natural rights and political liberty influenced thinking into the 19th Century. Protestants saw slavery as against the teachings of the Church. The Society for the Abolition of Slavery publicised the abuse of slaves. In spite of opposition, the British Government passed the Emancipation Act 1833 finally abolishing slavery and achieving humane and liberal principles as the only motive. The 13th amendment of the US Constitution outlawed slavery in 1865. The southern states defeated in conflict who had supported slavery regarding it as essential to a profitable economy. Despite abolition there remained discrimination in the US against former slaves until the 1960ʼs. The intimidation of blacks still continued, and still is to a certain degree today. Post WW1, there was continued slavery in Ethiopia and Arabia. This
Define human rights - The definition of human rights Widespread acknowledgement of the concept of human rights is a relatively new concept. Human rights transcend culture, ethnicity, religious orientation and even nationality. All people are entitled to these rights simply because they are human beings. Human rights refer to basic rights and freedoms that are believed to belong to all human beings. These rights are considered to be universal, inalienable (cannot be taken away) and inherent in all people. They transcend culture, ethnicity, religious orientation and nationality. They aim to protect individuals from injustice, allow people to achieve their full potential in society and prevent discrimination against groups of people because of their physical characteristics or beliefs.
Outline how human rights have changed and developed over time - the abolition of slavery The Abolition of Slavery Slave trade is a very ancient institution, it is a system in which individuals had no personal rights. They were bought and sold and often physically, emotionally and sexually abused. Ideas of natural rights and political liberty influenced thinking into the 19th Century. Protestants saw slavery as against the teachings of the Church. The Society for the Abolition of Slavery publicised the abuse of slaves. In spite of opposition, the British Government passed the Emancipation Act 1833 finally abolishing slavery and achieving humane and liberal principles as the only motive. The 13th amendment of the US Constitution outlawed slavery in 1865. The southern states defeated in conflict who had supported slavery regarding it as essential to a profitable economy. Despite abolition there remained discrimination in the US against former slaves until the 1960ʼs. The intimidation of blacks still continued, and still is to a certain degree today. Post WW1, there was continued slavery in Ethiopia and Arabia. This