Citizenship Training and Socio-Civic Engagement Flashcards
are fundamental principles and standards that recognize the inherent dignity, equality, and worth of all individuals,
irrespective of their race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other characteristic.
Human Rights
Human rights apply to all people, regardless of their background, nationality, or circumstances. They are inalienable, meaning they cannot be taken away or denied to anyone.
Universality
Human rights are based on the principle that every individual has intrinsic worth and should be treated with respect and fairness.
Inherent Dignity
Human rights promote the idea that all people should have equal opportunities and protection under the law, without discrimination.
Equality
Human rights are interconnected, and the fulfillment of one right often depends on the fulfillment of others. For example, the right to education can be closely related to the right to work and the right to health.
Interdependence and Indivisibility
Human rights require that individuals should not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, or any other characteristic.
Non-Discrimination
These rights protect individual freedoms and ensure participation in the political process.
Examples include the right to freedom of speech, the right to a fair trial, and the right to vote.
Civil and Political Rights
These rights focus on improving the well-being and living conditions of individuals.
Examples include the right to education, the right to work, and the right to an adequate standard of living.
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
These rights pertain to groups or communities and often focus on preserving cultural, religious, or indigenous identities.
Examples include the right to self-determination for indigenous peoples and the right to cultural and religious freedom.
Collective Rights
Bayanihan Spirit and Colonial History
Cultural and Historical Context
Filipino society is often characterized by the “bayanihan” spirit, which emphasizes communal cooperation and helping one another. This cultural trait encourages citizens to work together for the common good.
Bayanihan spirit
The Philippines has a history of colonization by various foreign powers, including Spain and the United States. This history has influenced the cultural, political, and social aspects of Filipino society
Colonial History
Citizenship and national identity
Citizenship and Identity
Income inequality and migration
Socio economic factors
Elections and Activism and Advocacy
Political Participation
