Self-study
P1
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, was the first international treaty to expressly affirm universal respect for human rights. ███
Intro topic ·
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
First international treaty to expressly affirm universal respect for human rights.
Historical context ·
UDHR followed 1945 UN Charter
UN Charter encouraged respect for human rights. Groups lobbied for provision creating legal obligation to act on behalf of human rights. This didn't happen, but UDHR was drafted.
P2
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Drafting of UDHR ·
Elaborate drafting process, significant debate on articles involving diverse delegates
Content of UDHR ·
Freedom and equality for everyone, fundamental human rights
Examples of fundamental human rights: right to work, rest and leisure, education.
P3
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Weakness of UDHR ·
Legally nonbinding
Benefits of UDHR ·
Led to legally binding conventions, sets standards
Passage Style
Single position
Spotlight
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The author's stance toward the █████████ ███████████ ██ █████ ██████ ███ ████ ██ █████████ ██
a
unbridled enthusiasm
This is too positive. This doesn’t capture the fact the author finds part of it “regrettable.”
b
qualified approval
This best captures the author’s opinion, which is generally positive toward the UDHR, but not completely positive. The author qualifies her approval (meaning, limits) in that she calls it regrettable that the document wasn’t binding legally.
c
absolute neutrality
The author isn’t neutral. She’s mostly positive, but finds part of it “regrettable.”
d
reluctant rejection
This is too negative. The author says the UDHR “deserves recognition,” and never suggests that we should get rid of it or that it should be dramatically overhauled.
e
strong hostility
This is too negative. The author says the UDHR “deserves recognition,” and never suggests that we should get rid of it or that it should be dramatically overhauled.