WHAT DOES ‘THE RIGHT TO EQUALITY’ MEAN? 8 REFLECT ON YOUR LEARNING UNDERSTAND
1. Give two examples of unequal civil or political rights. 2. Give two examples of unequal social, cultural or economic rights.
3. Give one example of women having been treated unequally before the law in Ireland or abroad.
4. Name two parts of the world where people do not have equal voting rights.
5. Explain whether each of the following is a civil and political right or a social, cultural and economic right: (a) The right to vote (b) The right to shelter (c) The right to free speech (d) The right to earn a living
(e) The right to life (f) The right to education (g) The right to equal treatment before the law (h) The right to health care
DISCUSS
Have a short discussion (5–10 minutes) in pairs or groups on what a ‘standard of living adequate for health and wellbeing’ might mean under the following categories:
• Income • How much education • Access to health care • Standard of accommodation
Listen to each other carefully and note down any good points that you had not considered.
Report back to your teacher and the class on what you discussed and whether you mostly agreed or disagreed, stating why.
RESPONSE JOURNAL
REFLECT Visit page 33 of your Response Journal to complete your end-of-topic reflection and see how your knowledge has developed.
