Statement of Inquiry:
Ideas of equity and rights may have developed through shared global experience, involving complex relationships and power.
Key Concept: Relationships
Related Concepts: Equity & Power
Global Context: Fairness & Development
Students explore the origin of the modern concept of Human Rights and examine how these are upheld or otherwise in today's world.
Students will also explore the role of the United Nations in protecting Human Rights.
How did the concept of Human Rights develop over time?
How might society function differently without certain rights?
Are Human Rights natural and inalienable?
Ideas of equity and rights may have developed through shared global experience, involving complex relationships and power.
Key Concept: Relationships
Related Concepts: Equity & Power
Global Context: Fairness & Development
Students explore the origin of the modern concept of Human Rights and examine how these are upheld or otherwise in today's world.
Students will also explore the role of the United Nations in protecting Human Rights.
How did the concept of Human Rights develop over time?
How might society function differently without certain rights?
Are Human Rights natural and inalienable?