PPT: Rights | Political Science Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Rights
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Rights
Introduction
1
In a democracy, we have 
rights like voting, forming 
political parties, and running 
for office.
2
Beyond political and civil 
rights, people now demand 
rights such as access to 
information, clean air, and 
safe drinking water.
3
Rights apply not only to 
political and public life but 
also to social and personal 
relationships.
4
Rights can be claimed for 
adults, children, unborn 
fetuses, and even animals.
5
The concept of rights is used in various ways by different people.
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Rights
Introduction
1
In a democracy, we have 
rights like voting, forming 
political parties, and running 
for office.
2
Beyond political and civil 
rights, people now demand 
rights such as access to 
information, clean air, and 
safe drinking water.
3
Rights apply not only to 
political and public life but 
also to social and personal 
relationships.
4
Rights can be claimed for 
adults, children, unborn 
fetuses, and even animals.
5
The concept of rights is used in various ways by different people.
What are Rights?
Rights are entitlements or 
justified claims that indicate what 
we are owed as individuals and 
members of society.
Not everything that is desired or 
considered necessary qualifies as 
a right.
Rights are essential for living a life 
of respect and dignity and are 
grounded in collective 
recognition of these needs.
Examples of fundamental rights 
include the right to livelihood and 
freedom of expression, which are 
universal and vital for personal 
and societal functioning.
Rights contribute to well-being and personal development, such as 
through education.
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Rights
Introduction
1
In a democracy, we have 
rights like voting, forming 
political parties, and running 
for office.
2
Beyond political and civil 
rights, people now demand 
rights such as access to 
information, clean air, and 
safe drinking water.
3
Rights apply not only to 
political and public life but 
also to social and personal 
relationships.
4
Rights can be claimed for 
adults, children, unborn 
fetuses, and even animals.
5
The concept of rights is used in various ways by different people.
What are Rights?
Rights are entitlements or 
justified claims that indicate what 
we are owed as individuals and 
members of society.
Not everything that is desired or 
considered necessary qualifies as 
a right.
Rights are essential for living a life 
of respect and dignity and are 
grounded in collective 
recognition of these needs.
Examples of fundamental rights 
include the right to livelihood and 
freedom of expression, which are 
universal and vital for personal 
and societal functioning.
Rights contribute to well-being and personal development, such as 
through education.
Key Characteristics of Rights
1
Universal in Nature
Rights apply to all human beings, 
regardless of nationality, race, 
gender, or religion. Example: Right 
to life, freedom of speech.
2
Essential for Well-Being
Rights help individuals grow, 
learn, and contribute to society. 
Example: Right to education 
builds skills and knowledge.
3
Based on Justice & 
Fairness
Protects against discrimination 
and exploitation. Example: Laws 
against child labor protect 
children's rights.
4
Recognized by Society & Law
Rights must be acknowledged by the government and 
legal systems to be effective. Example: Fundamental 
rights in the Indian Constitution.
5
Not Unlimited
Rights have limitations to prevent harm to society. 
Example: Freedom of speech does not allow hate 
speech.
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Rights
Introduction
1
In a democracy, we have 
rights like voting, forming 
political parties, and running 
for office.
2
Beyond political and civil 
rights, people now demand 
rights such as access to 
information, clean air, and 
safe drinking water.
3
Rights apply not only to 
political and public life but 
also to social and personal 
relationships.
4
Rights can be claimed for 
adults, children, unborn 
fetuses, and even animals.
5
The concept of rights is used in various ways by different people.
What are Rights?
Rights are entitlements or 
justified claims that indicate what 
we are owed as individuals and 
members of society.
Not everything that is desired or 
considered necessary qualifies as 
a right.
Rights are essential for living a life 
of respect and dignity and are 
grounded in collective 
recognition of these needs.
Examples of fundamental rights 
include the right to livelihood and 
freedom of expression, which are 
universal and vital for personal 
and societal functioning.
Rights contribute to well-being and personal development, such as 
through education.
Key Characteristics of Rights
1
Universal in Nature
Rights apply to all human beings, 
regardless of nationality, race, 
gender, or religion. Example: Right 
to life, freedom of speech.
2
Essential for Well-Being
Rights help individuals grow, 
learn, and contribute to society. 
Example: Right to education 
builds skills and knowledge.
3
Based on Justice & 
Fairness
Protects against discrimination 
and exploitation. Example: Laws 
against child labor protect 
children's rights.
4
Recognized by Society & Law
Rights must be acknowledged by the government and 
legal systems to be effective. Example: Fundamental 
rights in the Indian Constitution.
5
Not Unlimited
Rights have limitations to prevent harm to society. 
Example: Freedom of speech does not allow hate 
speech.
Where do Rights come from?
1
Political theorists in the seventeenth and eighteenth 
centuries argued that God's nature bestows rights on 
us. They claimed to have derived them from natural 
law.
2
There are three natural rights identified by the early 
political theorists: Right to Life, Right to liberty, Right 
to property.
3
The idea that we are born with certain rights is a 
powerful one because it implies that no state or 
organisation has the authority to take away what 
nature has bestowed upon us.
4
The term "human rights" has become more popular in 
recent years than "natural rights."
5
People are increasingly aware of the need to protect 
the natural environment, which has resulted in calls 
for rights to clean air, water, and long-term 
development.