The Pros And Cons Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted after the end of World War II by the United Nation (UN) General Assembly. With the end of that war, and the creation of the United Nations, the UDHR was proclaimed as an important document linked with protecting the rights/dignity of people and promotion of peace. The Universal Declaration has informed the constitutions of nation states and also has established many of the principles for a number of important international conventions and treaties. It has been sixty-seven years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Well, of course universality does not assume uniformity. From the declaration of human rights, article 2, the freedom from discrimination is particularly critical in our time. “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, skin color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, social or economic status, or birth.
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Discrimination can be defined as treating people less favorably and differently, negatively or adversely based on their group, class or category without having a good reason. Discrimination creates stress, lowers morale and motivation, affects self-esteem and reinforces prejudices. It produces inequalities in the labor market and unfair disadvantages. Fairness and justice at the workplace boosts the self-esteem, morale and motivation of workers. The risk of social tension and conflict is also reduced when opportunities are more evenly distributed among different groups in society. Long-term discrimination and exclusion can lead to poverty and social fragmentation that compromises economic
Well, of course universality does not assume uniformity. From the declaration of human rights, article 2, the freedom from discrimination is particularly critical in our time. “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, skin color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, social or economic status, or birth.
The USA is said to be a land of opportunities …show more content…
Discrimination can be defined as treating people less favorably and differently, negatively or adversely based on their group, class or category without having a good reason. Discrimination creates stress, lowers morale and motivation, affects self-esteem and reinforces prejudices. It produces inequalities in the labor market and unfair disadvantages. Fairness and justice at the workplace boosts the self-esteem, morale and motivation of workers. The risk of social tension and conflict is also reduced when opportunities are more evenly distributed among different groups in society. Long-term discrimination and exclusion can lead to poverty and social fragmentation that compromises economic