Magazine Social Education
By Robert, Cesar, Atul, Harry and Finlay
What are our rights?
Aright is a law that says what you are entitled to.There are many different categories because different people need different needs. However the main rights are known as the human rights and every human has human rights.These include the right to live, the right to have clean water and good food, the right to not be tortured and many more..Women's Rights: Women's rights focus on achieving gender equality and addressing discrimination and gender-based violence against women.These rights include equal access to education, employment, healthcare, and political participation, as well as the elimination of discriminatory practices and laws.There are many other rights but the one we are going to be focusing on are the rights of the child: refer to the specific set of rights that promote and protect the well-being, development, and protection of children.These rights include the right to education, healthcare, protection from exploitation and abuse, and the right to participate in decisions that affect them.
What is stereotyping?
Stereotyping is simplified and distorted images based on incomplete knowledge, half-truths and falsehoods.They therefore give us a false picture of society.
Stereotyping also reinforces prejudice and discrimination.They make it easier for groups to become the victims of prejudice. For example, if you believe that older people are intolerant, it Makes it easier to dismiss them and their views.
The actual definition of stereotyping is to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same.
Lots of people stereotype unknowingly. It just happens in your head automatically.
Prejudice
Prejudice is judging someone based on knowledge or experience, just because of how they look or act.
Prejudice can be based on things like ethnicity, gender, religion, disability or age.
There are many types of prejudice, some of them are because of anxieties or fears about certain types of people being different.
Many people think that they treat others without prejudice, but often we treat other with opinions we already have.
There are many examples of prejudice, some are very noticeable, whilst others are less noticeable. But all types of prejudice are unfair and can make people feel like they aren’t wanted or liked.
The Police andThe Law
The police are a constituted body of persons empowered by a state, with the aim to enforce the law, to ensure the safety, health, and possessions of citizens, and to prevent crime and civil disorder.Their lawful powers include arrest and the use of force legitimized by the state via the monopoly on violence.
Common Law System:The United Kingdom follows a common law legal system, which relies on case law and precedents set by previous court decisions alongside statutory law. Statutory Law: Laws are enacted by Parliament through the passing of legislation.Acts of Parliament, also known as statutes or laws, are primary sources of legislation in the UK. Legal Precedents: Decisions made by higher courts serve as precedents for lower courts to follow in similar cases.The principle of stare decisis ensures consistency and predictability in the legal system. Court System:The court system in the UK consists of several levels.The Supreme Court is the highest court and is responsible for interpreting laws, ensuring their compatibility with the UK's constitutional framework. Below the Supreme Court are the Court ofAppeal, High Court, and various specialized courts.
Democracy and voting
Democracy means “people power” and it’s a type of government in which the people directly vote.The 2 main types of democracy are Direct: when the people vote for laws or decisions and Representative: when the people vote for a representative to speak on behalf of their district and decide on laws.The UK has a representative democracy called the Parliament to which there is 3 parts:The house of commons which is made out of 650 elected MP’s, the house of lords which is made up of 800 lords (saints, priests and important people) and the monarch.The house of commons and house of lords decide and debate laws, as well as voting on them, and the monarch gives their stamp of approval.
Pressure groups
Pressure groups, also known as interest groups or advocacy groups, are organized associations of individuals or organizations that aim to influence public policy and decisions.These groups advocate for specific causes, represent the interests of particular sectors or communities, and strive to shape government actions in their favor.There are many different types of pressure groups; here are some of the different types. Economic Interest Groups: These represent specific industries, professions, or business sectors, advocating for policies that benefit their members, such as trade associations or labor unions.Ideological orAdvocacy Groups:These promote a particular ideology or advocate for a specific cause, such as environmental organizations, human rights groups, or pro-life/pro-choice organizations.Single-Issue Groups:These focus on a narrow and specific agenda, such as gun control, animal rights, or climate change.Public Interest Groups:These aim to advance the broader public good and address social, economic, or environmental issues that affect society as a whole.
Blood, organ, and stem cell donation.
Blood transfusions are necessary in many medical situations. For example, if someone has an accident and loses blood through an injury, the blood needs to be replaced.
Stem cells are cells that can develop into any other sort of cell.They are the building blocks of the human body. Stem cells are found in embryos when they are developing in the womb. Other possible stem cells are blood left in the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby is born, and blood stem cells donated by healthy people.
