STEP FOUR: Being Equal, Human Rights, and Civil Fights

Here’s how to explain being equal, human rights, and civil rights:

What are the differences in meaning BEING EQUAL, HUMAN RIGHTS, and CIVIL RIGHTS?

• Being equal means recognizing that everyone has the same value and importance, no matter their differences. It’s about respecting everyone equally.

• Human rights are basic rights that everyone in the world has, just for being human. These include things like the right to safety, freedom, and education. They apply to all people everywhere, no matter where they live.

• Civil rights are rights that apply to people as citizens of a specific country or society. These rights are often protected by laws and ensure fairness in areas like voting, education, housing, and employment. Civil rights help protect citizens from discrimination and ensure equal opportunities within their society.

The difference is that being equal is about recognizing everyone’s worth, human rights are universal protections for all people, and civil rights are legal protections that make sure everyone is treated fairly in their own society.

Human rights belong to everyone, no matter where they are, while civil rights are specific to the laws and protections offered to citizens of a particular country.