Human Rights

Local Description

STUDENTS: Year Level: 09 and 10 PRODUCT: Series: Human Rights Subject: Social Studies

Description

In an ideal world a book about human rights would simply deal with those rights that everybody on the planet enjoys because they are human. In the real world this book must show how societies have struggled and still struggle to achieve social justice. Humans are not perfect and therefore man's inhumanity to man has been evident throughout history; however, thanks to the efforts of individuals, groups, institutions and governments, mans humanity to man has also had a significant impact on people's lives and will continue to do so in the future.

Understanding past and present societies and considering future societies through a focus on human rights will help students participate as critical, active, informed and responsible citizens. How do people define and seek human rights? How do groups make decisions that impact on people's lives? How do people participate individually and collectively in response to community challenges? Human rights is integral to all the conceptual strands of the Social Sciences curriculum, and through all levels. Identity, culture, organisation, place, environment, continuity, change, economic world – none of these can be examined without reference to human rights.

While Human Rights sits firmly in the Social Studies strands, the concept of human rights is integral to the New Zealand curriculum. It is intrinsic in all its values key competencies, principles and learning areas. This book is accessible to all ability levels, especially Years 9 and 10, and encourages further research on student-orientated topics. It covers various settings, perspectives, processes, and essential skills while bringing into focus essential learning with New Zealand society.

Author description

Ruth is an experienced social studies teacher and the author of numerous social studies publications.

Table of contents

CONTENTS: 1. Human Rights and You 2. Human Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 3. Human Rights and Violations 4. Human Rights and History 5. Human Rights and the Butcher of the Congo 6. Human Rights and Discrimination 7. Human Rights and Bullying 8. Human Rights and Hate Crimes 9. Human Rights and Persecution 10. Human Rights and Torture 11. Human Rights and Punishment 12. Human Rights and the Disappeared 13. Human Rights and Slavery 14. Human Rights and Segregation 15. Human Rights and Genocide 16. Human Rights and Anti-Semitism 17. Human Rights and Terrorism 18. Human Rights and Religion 19. Human Rights and Poverty 20. Human Rights and Refugees 21. Human Rights and Children 22. Human Rights and Amnesty International 23. Human Rights and Females 24. Human Rights and Indigenous People 25. Human Rights and the Treaty of Waitangi 26. Human Rights and Conflict 27. Human Rights and War 28. Human Rights and Methods of Getting Them 29. Human Rights and Role Models 30. Human Rights and Redress 31. Human Rights and Technology 32. Human Rights and the Future