Solution of Chapter 5. Rights (Political Theory Book)

Exercise

1

What are rights and why are they important? What are the bases on which claims to rights can be made?

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2

On what grounds are some rights considered to be universal in nature? Identify three rights which you consider universal. Give reasons.

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3

Discuss briefly some of the new rights claims which are being put forward in our country today — for example the rights of tribal peoples to protect their habitat and way of life, or the rights of children against bonded labour.

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4

Differentiate between political, economic and cultural rights. Give examples of each kind of right.

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5

Rights place some limits on the authority of the state. Explain with examples.

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