FSSE 203

Trends and Issues in Social Studies

CRESTINE JOY G. BALOCA,LPT

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course aims at the students to demonstrate knowledge on

the trends and issues within the context of a changing rapidly
world, and will employ multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary
approaches. It covers the various challenges (e.g. geographical,
political, economic, cultural, social and technological
landscapes) affecting the social science curriculum. It also
includes identification of solutions to the problems and issues
in the learning environment which will contribute in attaining
better quality of life responsive to community contexts.
WEEK 8
COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate an
understanding on the
trends and issues in
Social Studies.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Discuss the history and

human rights violations;
and
2. Explain the importance
of human rights.
 D. The Concept of Human Rights
Five basic Human
rights

3.Freedom from slavery –

1.Equality in rights – 2.The right to life –
no person should be forced to
all people should have the all people should be allowed
work without fair pay and
same rights. to live.
conditions.

5.Freedom of expression –
4.The right to fair trail – people should be able to say
people should be able to what they want as Long as it
defend themselves if they are does not go against the law or
accused of something wrong. another human rights.
 D. The Concept of Human Rights

A. Social Values and

*Civil and political rights

Social Conscience
HUMAN
Civil and political rights are violated through genocide,
torture, and arbitrary arrest .
Violations of civil and political human rights aren’t always

RIGHTS
linked to specific conflicts and can occur at any given time.

Human trafficking is currently one of the largest issues on

VIOLATION
a global scale as millions of men, women, and children are
forced into labor and sexual exploitation. Religious
discrimination is also very common in many places around

AND
the world. These violations often occur because the state is
failing to protect vulnerable groups.

ABUSE *Economic, social, and cultural rights

As is the case with all human rights, economic, social, and
cultural rights can be violated by states and other actors.
D. The Concept of Human Rights

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights gives
a handful of examples of how these rights can be violated. They include:
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• Contaminating water, for example, with waste from State-owned facilities
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• Evicting people by force from their homes (the right to adequate housing)
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D. The Concept of Human Rights
• Denying services and information about health (the right to health)
ꙭ • Discriminating at work based on traits like race, gender, and sexual
orientation (The right to work)
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• Failing to provide maternity leave (protection of and assistance to the
family)
ꙭ • Not paying a sufficient minimum wage (rights at work)
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• Segregating students based on disabilities (the right to education)
• Forbidding the use of minority/indigenous languages (the right to
ꙭ participate in cultural life
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D. The Concept of Human Rights

Legal Documents
Legal documents are formal written
agreements or contracts that outline the rights
and obligations of individuals or entities. They
are enforceable by law and typically used to
establish legal relationships, resolve disputes,
or regulate certain activities.
 D. The Concept of Human Rights

Some common types of

3. Power of Attorney: This document grants authority to
another person (known as the agent or attorney-in-fact) to
act on behalf of the person creating the power of attorney
Legal Documents (known as the principal) in legal, financial, or healthcare
matters.

1. Contracts: These are agreements between two or more

4. Articles of Incorporation: These are legal documents
parties that create legal obligations. They can cover a wide
filed to establish a corporation. They outline the company's
range of subjects such as employment, lease agreements,
purpose, structure, and governance.
sales contracts, and service agreements.

2. Wills and Trusts: These documents outline how a

person's assets and property should be distributed after 5. Deeds: A deed is a legal document used to transfer
their death. Wills specify the distribution of assets, while ownership of real estate or property from one party to
trusts can provide ongoing management and control of another.
assets for the benefit of designated beneficiaries.
D. The Concept of Human Rights

Peace
Alternatives
Peace alternatives are nonviolent or
diplomatic approaches to resolving
conflicts or disputes. They aim to avoid
violence, harm, or destruction and
promote peaceful resolutions
 D. The Concept of Human Rights

Some common types of

3. Diplomacy: Diplomatic efforts involve negotiations,
discussions, and dialogue between nations or international
organizations to resolve conflicts or disputes peacefully.
Legal Documents Diplomacy often includes diplomatic missions,
ambassadors, and international treaties.

4. Restorative Justice: This approach focuses on repairing harm

1. Mediation: This involves a neutral third party facilitating a
caused by a wrongdoing by involving all affected parties and
conversation between conflicting parties to help them find a
finding ways to address the needs of victims, offenders, and
mutually acceptable solution. Mediation focuses on open
the community. It aims to promote healing, accountability, and
communication, understanding, and compromise.
reconciliation.

5. Conflict Resolution Training: Providing individuals with skills

2. Negotiation: This is a process where conflicting parties
and techniques for resolving conflicts peacefully can be an
engage in discussions to reach a mutually beneficial
effective peace alternative. Conflict resolution training helps
agreement. Negotiations can take place between individuals,
people develop communication, negotiation, and problem-
organizations, or even nations.
solving skills to manage conflicts in a constructive manner.
D. The Concept of Human Rights

It's important to note that

ꙭ legal documents are often
used as a means to enforce
and protect rights, while
ꙭ peace alternatives seek to
prevent conflicts or resolve
them without resorting to
ꙭ legal or violent means.
 REFERENCES

• https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/human-rights