This document provides an overview of human rights in India. It begins with definitions of human rights and discusses the history and development of human rights in ancient, medieval, and modern India. It then examines the impact of human rights on Indian society, including ensuring basic needs, protecting vulnerable groups, allowing freedom of speech and religion, and holding governments accountable. The document concludes that human rights are essential for peace, harmony, security and freedom in communities.

1. SUBJECT : SOCIOLGY OF EDUCATION
TOPIC : HUMAN RIGHTS – Meaning , its
development in India and impact on
Indian Society.
Submitted to,
Mrs . Shilpa.V
AssistantProfessor Submitted by
Department of education Chaitra.H.V
Kuvempu university M.Ed 2 semester
Dept of education
Kuvempu university

2. INDEX
1 Introduction
2 Meaning
3 Definition
4 History and develop of human rights in India
❖ Human Rghts in an Ancient India
❖ Human Rights in Medival India
❖ Human Rights in Modern India
5 Impact on Indian society
6 Conclusion
7 References

3. HUMAN RIGHTS
INTRODUCTION
Human rights are the basics rights and freedoms that are
inherent to all human being regard less of their nationality
,race gender, religion or any other status . These rights are
recognized and protected by international law and recognized
and protected by international law and they include civil
p0litical economic social and cultural rights. The concept of
human rights is found on the principle that all human beings
are equal in dignity and rights an they are entitled to these
rights simply because they are humans
MEANINGS
Human rights refers to the “Basic rights and freedoms to
which all humans are entitled”. Many experts in the field of
law have defined the human rights on their own

4. DEFINITIONS
• Richard Wasserstrom “Human rights are only for the human
being which helps to enable oneself and get minimum need”.
• Joel Feinberg “Human rights are the moral rights according to
the need ; they are unchanging and equally apply to all people
irrespective of their personal difference”.
• Kant Baier “Human rights means moral rights”.

5. Human Rights in Ancient India
Human rights as we understand them today were not
explicitly articulated in ancient India, as the concept of human
rights is a relatively modern one. However, ancient Indian
texts and traditions did uphold principles of social justice,
compassion, and respect for the dignity of all individuals.
The ancient Indian legal system, known as dharma,
emphasized the protection of individual rights and duties, and
prescribed punishmentsfor those who violated them which is
descriptively mentioned in the epics such as Mahabharat and
Ramayana. VasudhaivKutumbakam (the whole world as one
family) is a notion that is mentioned in the Vedas and Smritis,
emphasized the value of all human life and condemned
violence and cruelty.

6. Overall, while ancient India did not explicitly articulate human
rights as we understand them today, its texts and traditions
emphasized the importance of social justice, compassion, and
respect for the dignity of all individuals. These principles
continue to influence Indian society and culture today.
Human Rights in MedievalIndia
The concept of human rights as we understand it today did not
exist in medieval India in the same form as it does today.
However, there were certain norms and principles that were
followed in different parts of medieval India, which could be
considered as precursors to modern human rights.
For example, the Indian caste system, which was prevalent
during the medieval period, prescribed certain duties and
responsibilities for individuals based on their social status. While
this system also allowed for discrimination and exploitation of
lower castes, there were also codes of conduct that emphasized
the importance of treating all human beings with dignity and
respect.

7. Furthermore, several medieval Indian rulers and philosophers
emphasized the importance of justice and fair treatment of all
individuals, regardless of their background. For instance, the
Mughal emperor Akbar introduced several reforms that
endeavored to improve the statusof women and promote
religious tolerance through his theological doctrine, Din-E-
Ilahi (divine-religion).
Human Rights in Modern India
The Modern era is characterized by British control in India. In
addition to depriving the Indian people of their freedom
throughout this time, the British government of India
destroyed India's economy, politics, culture, and spirituality by
basing itself on the exploitation of the population.

8. Every Indian was adamant that the recognition, preservation,
and application of human rights were not only essential but
also inalienable for them to live in a civilized society after
experiencing colonial tyranny.
The Indian Constitution, adopted in 1950, enshrines these
rights and establishes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular,
democratic republic. Some of the human rights that are
protected by the Constitution of India include the right to life,
liberty, and equality before the law; the right to freedom of
speech and expression, assembly, association, and religion;
the right to education and cultural preservation; and the right
to access to justice and a fair trial.

9. IMPACT ON INDIAN SOCIETY
In 1948, the united nations released the universal declaration
of human rights, which has become the most important document
of what should be considered the standard for basic quality and
human dignity
#1: Human rights ensure people have basic needs met
Everyone needs access to medicine, food and water, clothes,
and shelter. By including these in a person’s basic human rights,
everyone has a baseline level of dignity. Unfortunately, there are
still millions of people out there who don’t have these necessities,
but saying it’s a matter of human rights allows activists and others
to work towards getting those for everyone.
#2: Human rights protect vulnerable groups from abuse
The Declaration of Human Rights was created largely because of
the Holocaust and the horrors of WII. During that time in history,
the most vulnerable in society were targeted along with the Jewish
population, including those with disabilities and LGBT. Organizations
concerned with human rights focus on members of society most
vulnerable to abuse from powerholders, instead of ignoring them.

10. #3: Human rights allow people to stand up to societal
corruption
The concept of human rights allows people to speak up
when they experience abuse and corruption. This is why
specific rights like the right to assemble are so crucial because
no society is perfect. The concept of human rights empowers
people and tells them that they deserve dignity from society,
whether it’s the government or their work environment.
When they don’t receive it, they can stand up.
#4: Human rights encourage freedom of speech and expression
While similar to what you just read above, being able
to speak freely without fear of brutal reprisal is more
expansive. It encompasses ideas and forms of expression that
not everybody will like or agree with, but no one should ever
feel like they are going to be in danger from their government
because of what they think. It goes both ways, too, and
protects people who want to debate or argue with certain
ideas expressed in their society.

11. #4: Human rights encourage freedom of speech and expression
While similar to what you just read above, being able
to speak freely without fear of brutal reprisal is more
expansive. It encompasses ideas and forms of expression that
not everybody will like or agree with, but no one should ever
feel like they are going to be in danger from their government
because of what they think. It goes both ways, too, and
protects people who want to debate or argue with certain
ideas expressed in their society.
#5: Human rights give people the freedom to practice their
religion (or not practice any)
Religious violence and oppression occur over and over again
all across history, from the Crusades to the Holocaust to
modern terrorism in the name of religion. Human rights
acknowledges the importance of a person’s religion and
spiritual beliefs, and lets them practice in peace. The freedom
to not hold to a religion is also a human right.

12. #6: Human rights allows people to love who they choose
The importance of freedom to love cannot be understated.
Being able to choose what one’s romantic life looks like is an
essential human right. The consequencesof not protecting
this right are clear when you look at countries where LGBT
people are oppressed and abused, or where women are
forced into marriages they don’t want.
#7: Human rights encourage equal work opportunities
The right to work and make a living allows people to flourish
in their society. Without acknowledging that the work
environment can be biased or downright oppressive, people
find themselves enduring abuse or insufficient opportunities.
The concept of human rights provides a guide for how
workers should be treated and encourages equality.

13. #8: Human rights give people access to education
Education is important for so many reasons and is crucial for
societies where poverty is common. Organizations and
governments concerned with human rights provide access to
schooling, supplies, and more in order to halt the cycle of
poverty. Seeing education as a right means everyone can get
access, not just the elite.
#9: Human rights protect the environment
The marriage between human rights and environmentalism
is becoming stronger due to climate change and the effects it
has on people. We live in the world, we need the land, so it
makes sense that what happens to the environment impacts
humanity. The right to clean air, clean soil, and clean water
are all as important as the other rights included in this list.

14. #10: Human rights provide a universal standard that holds
governments accountable
When the UDHR was released, it had a two-fold purpose:
provide a guideline for the future and force the world to
acknowledge that during WWII, human rights had been
violated on a massive scale. With a standard for what is a
human right, governments can be held accountable for their
actions. There’s power in naming an injustice and pointing to
a precedent, which makes the UDHR and other human right
documents so important.

15. CONCLUSION
• Human rights are about equality and fairness for everyone
and it ensures that everyone is treated with dignity and
respect. The protection of human rights is everyone’s
responsibility . An understanding and respect for human
rights provide the foundation for peace , harmony , security
and freedom in our community.

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