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    Rights and Dementia

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    fulfilment of rights and choices of individuals with dementia while minimising risk of harm. Key legislation- Human rights act 1998 Mental capacity act 2005 Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty safeguards 2005 Adults with incapacity (Scotland) act 2000 Mental health act 2007 The disability discrimination act 1995 Safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006 Carers (equal opportunities) act 2004 Describe how agreed ways of working relate to the rights of an individual

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    Human Rights Theory

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    Paper 1: Human Rights Theory In this paper‚ I will make a number of arguments against the human right to social and economic welfare. In particular‚ I will examine Henry Shue ’s defense of subsistence and illustrate why I find his reasoning ineffective. The first point I will make in this paper is that socio-economic welfare rights cannot be human rights because they are not universal. Thereafter‚ I will argue against two thoughts proposed by Henry Shue in Basic Rights: Subsistence‚ Affluence

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    Human Rights and Children

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    ------------------------------------------------- Children’s rights Children’s rights are the human rights of children with particular attention to the rights of special protection and care afforded to the young‚ including their right to association with both biological parents‚ human identity as well as the basic needs for food‚ universal state-paid education‚ health care and criminal laws appropriate for the age and development of the child. Interpretations of children’s rights range from allowing children the capacity

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    Felons Right to Vote

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    Felons Right to Vote The lines are long‚ it’s raining‚ it’s hot‚ or it may be cold‚ but exercising your right to vote is as important as all of your other civil rights. As Americans we have came a very long way when it comes to protecting our civil rights‚ and choosing the right candidate to protect our country. In 1964‚ three civil right activist set out to set up a voter’s registry for African Americans‚ but it was short lived because they were brutally murder by members of the Klu Klux Klan

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    Date INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR What civil right laws may prohibit Marwan ’s conduct with his fellow co-worker? Do those laws apply to his conduct toward the park guest? Explain both answers A civil right is a right of any individual to receiving the equal treatment and be free from any unfair discriminations. The civil rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal against the all discriminations. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that violets the civil rights act of 1964‚ which stated that‚ any

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    NRA gun rights

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    NRA’s History and Issue - Started in civil war to train soldiers how to shoot accurately - Was once for gun control when the Mafia was big through the 30’s and on to the 50’s to control the violence - had history with the civil rights movement and help African American communities and train them to defend themselves from the KKK -They have a act in wildlife conservation - They have extensive firearms training programs to help people protect themselves and others -have a current stance for

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    Natural Rights and Utilitarianism 1) Locke’s concept of the social contract is to protect people’s rights. According to Locke the contract is between the people and these branches of government that they set up. The reason government arises the social contract between people‚ is because that people want to live longer and better. The legitimacy of the government comes from the fact we consent to set up that authority and protect our natural rights. For example‚ if we designate a group

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    prejudice with politicalcivil‚ and economic rights and Shirley Chisholm took the act to stand up for the unspoken women with her “Equal Rights for Women” speech in the House of Representatives. Shirley Chisholm was a trademark in the late 1960’s and is still known to this day for her bravery and compassion towards gaining rights for women. In the United States Congress‚ Chisholm was the first black woman elected. The text states‚ "As much a feminist as an advocate of civil rights‚ Chisholm claims

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    Women in the Civil War Leading up to the Civil War women’s lives were much different than they were during the Civil War. While the men worked away from home in factories‚ offices or shops‚ women were expected to stay at home. Their household was their pride and joy‚ it was their private place. Women wanted to provide a clean and comforting home for their husband and children. This was their job and they devoted all of their time to accomplishing this (history.com). Women’s Roles However‚ during

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    girl’s education rights There is a saying in the 21st century that if you educate a boy‚ you educate a boy‚ but if you educate a girl‚ you educate a village. From religious backings to socio-economic factors girls around the world are fighting for their rights to an education. They are not only fighting for their right to an education but for their lives‚ a brighter future. It is surprising that in the 21st century‚ girls are still fighting for the right to a proper

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