8.2.8 Discuss Human Rights

8.2.8 Human Rights Discussion

How should I respond to globalization?

Read the list of human rights below and think about which matter to you.

• freedom of conscience and religion
  
• freedom of expression
  
• freedom of assembly
  
• freedom of association
  
• freedom to vote
  
• freedom to run for office
  
• freedom to speak out;
  
• protection from imprisonment without trial
  
• right to legal representation
  
• protection from excessive punishment
  
• protection from discrimination based on gender, race, or religion
  
• equal treatment under the law
  
• freedom to own property
  
• protection from extreme poverty
  

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	After reading about human rights around the world, answer the 8.2.8 Discussion question on the next page.  Be sure to provide support for your response. What are the two most important human rights? Why are these the most important? Your responses will be evaluated according to the discussion rubric.