Class 12 English Lesson 17 Essay: Human Rights and Age of Inequality: Reference to Context & Reference beyond Text Literature Section

 Reference to the context

a.      Does the essay give ways how to stigmatize inequality? Explain.

The essay "Human Rights and the Age of Inequality" doesn't give some specific ways how to stigmatize inequality but it talks about the stigmatization of inequality. Most of all, history suggests that they are the wrong kind of agent: not fearful enough to provoke redistribution. If inequality grows like this, opponents will arise some days, therefore, it is better to maintain equality and justice in society. By forming a new sort of human rights movement for the sake of the common people, social equality and liberation can be justified. Proper supervision and monitoring, support of stakeholders, enacting strict laws, removing partiality, and maintaining justice and equality, etc. are necessary for the humanitarian behalf of all human beings. Inequality is believed to be a dishonor for society as it creates tussles and conflicts among the people so proper balance for it is required.

b.     Is another human rights movement necessary? Why?

Yes, another human rights movement is necessary as the essayist finds Human Rights are functioning under political suppression constrained in human affairs. He wishes to see another Human Rights movement in the coming days due to following reasons:

·        People who are in powerful positions are found violating the laws.

·        Inequality has been contained in human affairs.

·        Nepotism and favoritism are still in practice.

·        Law is to be given top priority.

·        Political and social hegemony is still prevalent in the world.

·        Laws and rights are only documented rather it is not in practice.

·        There is a need for rights and justice for all human beings whether they are rich or poor, belong to the upper class or lower class.

Reference beyond the text

a.      What are the challenges in maintaining human rights in Nepal?

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to everyone. International law, including treaties, contains provisions that give human rights legal effect. Human Rights was established in the year 2000 as a statutory body under the Human Rights Commission Act 1997 (2053 BS) in Nepal. The Interim Constitution of Nepal 2007 (2063 BS) made the NHRC a constitutional body.

The main challenging factors in maintaining human rights in Nepal are as follows:

·        Poverty (particularly in rural areas)

·        Education disparities

·        Gender inequality and Domestic violence

·        Health issues and Child rights violations

·        Misuse of power.

·        Nepotism, corruption, bribery, illiteracy, and ignorance of people

·        Priority for the personal benefits or favor

·        Lack of proper mechanism to systematize policies

·        Lack of proper strategies to implement the rules of laws etc.

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