Expanding the Horizon of Rights: Contemporary Demands
As societies confront new threats and challenges, the scope of human rights continues to expand. Environmental degradation has led to demands for rights to clean air, water, and sustainable development.
Additionally, heightened awareness of the vulnerabilities faced by marginalized groups, such as women, children, and the sick, has sparked calls for rights to livelihood and protection in times of crisis.
Class 11 Polity Chapter 5: Where do Rights Come From?
Throughout history, the question of where rights originate has sparked profound debates among political theorists. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the prevailing belief was that rights stemmed from nature or divine authority, rather than being granted by rulers or societies.