Defining and Discussing Human Rights
Certain fundamental rights—such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression—are human rights to which everyone is entitled. In this book, explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each book in this series explains the title issue and how it affects people and policy; introduces people and movements involved in bringing awareness to the issue; highlights applicable major U.S. laws, judicial decisions, and progressive to moderate to conservative viewpoints; and touches on global implications of activism, awareness, and policy change
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Defining and Discussing Human Rights
Certain fundamental rights—such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression—are human rights to which everyone is entitled. In this book, explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each book in this series explains the title issue and how it affects people and policy; introduces people and movements involved in bringing awareness to the issue; highlights applicable major U.S. laws, judicial decisions, and progressive to moderate to conservative viewpoints; and touches on global implications of activism, awareness, and policy change
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Defining and Discussing Human Rights

Defining and Discussing Human Rights

by Christy Mihaly
Defining and Discussing Human Rights

Defining and Discussing Human Rights

by Christy Mihaly

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Overview

Certain fundamental rights—such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression—are human rights to which everyone is entitled. In this book, explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each book in this series explains the title issue and how it affects people and policy; introduces people and movements involved in bringing awareness to the issue; highlights applicable major U.S. laws, judicial decisions, and progressive to moderate to conservative viewpoints; and touches on global implications of activism, awareness, and policy change

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781731614728
Publisher: Rourke Educational Media
Publication date: 08/11/2019
Series: Shaping the Debate
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 8.30(w) x 10.10(h) x (d)
Lexile: 1130L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

What Are Human Rights? 4

Human Rights over Time 9

Expanding Rights in the United States 16

International Human Rights 25

Human Rights Challenges in the United States 30

America's Role in the World 37

Activity 44

Glossary 45

Index 46

Text-Dependent Questions 46

Extension Activity 46

Bibliography 47

About the Author 48

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