the Declaration states the unalienable rights of individuals as Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Hapiness...but i need an example of if these rights are upheld today or not.
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You've gotten a great deal of help over the last few days.
It seems to me that you've come to depend on the Jiskha teachers rather than trying to think, read, research, and understand your homework yourself.
What examples can you find about whether those rights are upheld today?
the Declaration gives an example that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and institute a new goverments
so according to that these rights are upheld today
Are they?? What proof do you have that they are upheld today?
To determine if the rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness are upheld today, we can look at real-life examples. Here's a step-by-step process to find such examples:
1. Define the rights:
a. Life: The right to be alive and protected from arbitrary harm or violence.
b. Liberty: The freedom to act, speak, and think without unnecessary restrictions.
c. Pursuit of Happiness: The right to seek one's personal well-being and fulfillment.
2. Gather information:
Look for current events, laws, policies, and social dynamics that demonstrate the existence or violation of these rights. Various sources like news outlets, legal documents, academic research, and social discussions can provide valuable information.
3. Examples of upholding the rights:
a. Life: Instances where governments and societies protect people's lives, such as the provision of healthcare, safety regulations, or criminal justice reforms aiming to reduce violence.
b. Liberty: Speech rights, freedom of the press, peaceful assembly, and individual choices that are allowed and respected without undue interference from the government or others.
c. Pursuit of Happiness: Equal access to education, job opportunities, social services, and the ability to express one's identity and preferences without facing discrimination or prejudice.
4. Examples of rights not being upheld:
a. Life: High crime rates, inadequate healthcare systems, or cases where governments fail to protect citizens from violence, whether through negligence or deliberate action.
b. Liberty: Cases of censorship, restrictions on free speech, surveillance overreach, or discriminatory policies that limit individuals' freedoms, particularly those of marginalized groups.
c. Pursuit of Happiness: Economic inequality, limited social mobility, systemic racism or discrimination that hinder certain individuals or communities from achieving their life goals or experiencing fair treatment.
By using this approach, you can find specific examples of whether or not the rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence are upheld in contemporary society. Remember to critically evaluate the information you find and consider different perspectives to form a well-rounded understanding.