Politics and Society · 6th Year · Human Rights and Responsibilities · 3.º Período
Foundations of Human Rights
Students study the historical development and philosophical underpinnings of human rights. The topic introduces key international human rights instruments.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsLO 3.1: Describe the historical development of human rightsLO 3.2: Analyse key international human rights documents
About This Topic
Students study the historical development and philosophical underpinnings of human rights. The topic introduces key international human rights instruments.
Key Questions
- What are the historical origins of human rights?
- How does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights function?
- Are human rights universal or culturally relative?
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