Category: Human Rights

  • Having Children as a Human Right

    In modern society, the family is a crucial component of the social structure and a vital concept across most cultures. Therefore, the idea of having children as a natural extension of the concept of family is also considered a nearly inseparable part of most peoples lives. Although one has the right to choose not to…

  • Prisoners Human Rights Protection

    Table of Contents Introduction Possible Ways of Advocating for Social Justice The Prison Law Office Suicides in Prison The System of Prisons Conclusion References Introduction Though limited in power and resources, the advocacy agency may advocate for human rights in different ways. Prisons have become centers of various law violations as the current system does…

  • The Universality of Human Rights

    Introduction Human rights are universal rights in the sense that they are held universally by all human beings (Donnelly 2007, p.4). Human rights are also said to be universal because most cultures and societies have upheld the concept of human rights throughout their history (Donnelly 2007). Therefore, the concept of human rights is acknowledged worldwide.…

  • Human Rights in Sociology and Philosophy

    Introduction The concept of human rights is among the most popular issues throughout the world in contemporary society today. Such a concept is challenging, and many aspects have still yet to be investigated. According to James Griffin (qtd. in Moka-Mubelo 1), there exists a, belief that we do not yet have a clear enough idea…

  • Human Trafficking as Violation of Human Rights

    Human trafficking is a heinous issue that is very serious and dangerous for our society. When we think of slaves and slavery, we believe that the topic refers to the past centuries. However, this hideous and frightening crime is still present in our times. It is widely known that human trafficking has become an expanding…

  • Social Inequality and Human Rights in the Modern World

    A majority of contemporary work in social sciences is centered on exploring issues of social inequality and prevailing gender-based judgments. The article by Yamin, When Misfortune Becomes Injustice, examines the struggles and misfortunes of Brazilian women in the reconstructing socio-economic systems of the government (Yamin, 2020). Referring to concrete examples of mistreated women in the…

  • Human Rights and Publics Right to Know

    Table of Contents Introduction Position Regarding the Publics Right to Know Opposing Views of the Selected Position Sporting the Proposed Position Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The issue of human rights has featured prominently in many legislative processes and constitutions across the globe. One of the outstanding concerns revolving around peoples liberties is the publics right…

  • Government Responsibility Regarding Human Rights

    Every state has the primary responsibility of promoting and protecting human rights. To realize these responsibilities, both local and national governments have to educate the public about human rights, create awareness, raise, and train public officials on the significance of freedom. Governments employ legal instruments that oversee social security in adherence to the 1952 convention…

  • Human Rights from a Historical Perspective

    Table of Contents Introduction David Little vs. Martin Luther King on Human Rights Conclusion References Introduction David Little believes that human rights are directly related to freedom of conscience and religion. He is also convinced that the existence of human rights is what has contributed to autocratic regimes, the arbitrary use of force, and wars.…

  • Human Rights Violation in the World

    Table of Contents Introduction Human rights violation in the civil war The level of abuse of the right to life The responsibility to protect Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Over the past several years, various parts of the world have seen the infringement of human rights through humanitarian crises. Human rights violation has become commonplace in…