Help class members develop an understanding of the complexity of establishing an enunciation of universal human rights, with this short video that overviews the some of the issues involved.

Concepts

human rights, the united nations, the universal declaration of human rights

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to introduce a discussion of the difficulties involved in trying to establish universal economic, social, and cultural rights

Classroom Considerations

• Class members may need additional clarification to understand the difference between civil and political rights and economic, social, and cultural rights

Pros

• The packet includes a short quiz, discussion questions, and links to additional resources on the topic

Cons

• No specific instances of the challenges faced when trying to put the indeas into practice are included in the resource