In class on Thursday be discussed our contributions to what makes a “decent society” and Professor Blau asked us to think of any attributes we left out and to also think of other “methodologies” in incorporating these ideals and characteristics into society. After looking at the list, I noticed that we left out a lot of the securities offered and rights protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. While we incorporated women’s rights, we didn’t include rights of the disabled, rights of the worker, protections against child labor, the right to marriage, the right to social security, the right to form and join trade unions, and gay and lesbian rights. A decent society would uphold the treaties set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, so we should probably include these in our list. As far as methodologies are concerned, the only other one I can think of that we didn’t mention is some sort of awareness-raising on human rights, whether it be through public publications and newspapers, fairs and parades, concerts, speeches, posters, etc… We mentioned that it starts in the home, but for older adults who haven’t heard or been involved in a movement to improve human rights, advertising would definitely be needed.
- Natalie C
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