Question

Discuss the kind of rights that exist in your society. How do they affect your life?

Answer 1

There are three kinds of rights that exist in our society:

(i) Political rights such as participation in the formation of the government by casting vote.

(ii) Civil rights, such as freedom of speech, choice of religion, the right to equal justice before the law. The citizen has the freedom to live anywhere in the state territory and has the right to own property irrespective of his/her gender.

(iii) Social rights, such as health benefits, unemployment allowance, and setting of a minimum level of wages. The citizen can enjoy a minimum standard of economic welfare and security.

These rights help in the smooth functioning of life of individuals, as they help in the growth of personality. For instance, the individual can go for higher studies of his/ her subject of interest, he/she can learn any form of music and dance, and can also practice any religion. Therefore, the individual has the right to make his/her own choice and can also demand justice by appealing to the court.