Right to Education for Human Development
Journal Title: Research Journal of Philosophy & Social Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 1
Abstract
bond. The history of humankind is marked by efforts to ensure respect for the dignity of all. The concept of human rights was introduced and developed by thinkers from various cultural and religious traditions. Important contributions to the promotion of this idea was made by statesmen and lawyers and gradually written norms establishing the protection of the rights of individuals were inscribed in national laws. Steps were also taken to establish international human rights standards, in particular in the nineteenth century and after the First World War. However, it was only in the second half of the twentieth century that a comprehensive international system of human rights promotion and protection was set up. This was mainly due to the efforts of the United Nations, its specialized agencies and regional intergovernmental organizations. This course of study also explores gender issues. The human sex ratio in the world clearly indicates that the world rightfully belongs equally to both the sexes. A gender imbalance creates malady and impacts on social constructs leading to issues related to stereotyping, discrimination and gender based violence. Gender discrimination is again a human rights’ issue. Education directly or indirectly, serves the interest of furthering human rights and sensitivity towards gender. Albert Einstein, the scientist, once said, “The concern for Human beings and their destiny is the prime objective of all scientific and technical efforts. Never forget it in the midst of your diagrams and equations.” The purpose of all education is to sensitize, to humanize, to take humanity to higher levels of knowledge, awareness, freedom and social responsibility. If we lose the meaning of education in its wholesomeness, we will end up creating a world without human values or justice, and ultimately, without progress, too.
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Dr. Subhash Singh
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