Abstract
In our day to day activities, many things happen that help us understand our environment better than the previous day. For many years researchers and activities have been working day to day our to unveil what majority are not able to explain and understand. The world is full of happiness, but at the same time, there are some of the things that do not always bring joy. The same world is entire of hatrate and criminal evil that needs some enforcement so as to get order. Since earth was created the spirit of our first parents should not have been diluted. We should be up to know living as brothers and sisters of one parent hence, some evils like racism and abuse of human right should not be practice nations should live to help each other and also people living in these nations should embrace all the religious teachings and respect to humanity.
Introduction
Racism and human rights implementation has a lot of impact in the political and economic environment. As a topic in the religion and theology subject, human rights and racism cover broad area in our day to day living and things has enough impact to our environment for discussion. Racism and discrimination of people based on various reasons stated along time ago through it. Something that happens against religious teachings. It is from this unfair treatment of people and nations at large where activities and researchers had to sit down and come up with a solution to this. So as to make peoples comfortable. there had to be invented rules and regulations that would govern people nations and balance between their living. Human rights and freedom was established to defend and bring equalise to all people or citizens living in a certain country and bring fairness. Since racism was, had its heartrate based on ethnic groups, human rights constitution and religious teachings were introduced to neutralise and balance the rough and evil outcome originating from the violations.
For every economy at the country to prosper several environment and internal factors must be settled. In an economy where its people live with togetherness and peace the counties GDP must grow upwards, citizens must enjoy good political environment, soft and good relations, low or no inflations and general comfortable economic and living conditions.
In our discussion here (thesis) we shall see the definition and origin of racism and human rights, factors influencing them and their impact influence across the global. I will also discuss their influence in belief and ideology on the wide subject of religion.
Definitions
Racism
Before we get to the real definition of racism, it is important to know the meaning and race. According to different scholars, race can be defined in different versions. In our research here, we will focus on the most commonly used or define simple term. It is a group of people with same physical and to some extent internal similarities. They can be a group of people who have characteristics and sharing same skin colour, people living in a certain area or basically people of the same ethnic group. Race can be grouped from nation to the other or from a community to the other. People at different races can term ethnic groups that in most cases help each other to earn livings. Races can also be as a result of people of common or sale level of hustle through rarely by the fact remains that it’s a group of people with common characteristics.
From the broad definition of race we get to the process which is now the racism. It is the discrimination based on the ethnic groups. This is the oblivious subject where racism happens as a step by step exercise hence being a process in the long run. People of the same ethnic group may have a different take of opinion from the other. Based of the authority in administration and power, they may deprive the other team of group their rights and responsibilities due to their well know reasons and which brings discrimination. Racism can be exercised within country or extended outside countries. This discussion will focus on the explaining racism and its relationship human rights and their violation both internally and externally. We shall explain how racism and human rights correspondingly exist and help each other in day to day activities.
Human rights
In every form of administration, there is needed rules and regulations for given people giving service. Sometimes it may become difficult to govern or control a group of people executing their duties without a tabulated rule of law due to variation in interests. The moral principle and norms that explain a certain standard of living of a person can be referred to as human right. This measures the extend to which a human being can be treated and the privileges that one gas to enjoy are also the measures the beings in every sectors. They were meant to help smooth administration at law and given different groups to mould every bodies behaviour protect and balance the peoples in powers from the powerless.
Since racism is ethnic discrimination of people, human rights reminds the same people practising this being deserve a common treatment free from discrimination. Human rights discourage racism and the balances the racists crimes or in other works it neutralises racism impacts. There are several basic human rights and also freedom and privileges. Rights are basic but freedom may vary from time or reason to the other. Human rights are inherent to all human beings no matter their origin, nationality, sex, place of birth, colour or even their ethnic group. An example of human right are tight to life, and liberty among many other freedoms.
Internationally, human right law lays down the duty of government in protecting its citizens against mistreatment and it majors players in protection of citizens. Through racism may happen at national levels, most of what affect people happen inside the administration and leadership.
Our topic will discuss racism at grass root leadership to the national level and its impacts. Human rights law will be used t central results and remind people and citizens of how they are supposed to live.
ORIGIN OF RACISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATIONS
Many leaders and more so activities in the 18th and 19th century tried to unveil what is today known as racism. Trade is referred to as exchange of goods and services for money or other goods. It is believed that trade was there even 1500 BC. It is through trade where different people met. The growth of trade extended dimensions up to international levels where people of different cultures met. Countries are usually group of common people or people with similar characteristics. When countries meet, its likely to meet people of different ethnic groups the course of trading. Therefore, this was the start of racism. As early as 19th century before the world was Americans would trade with Indians. India with potential economy different from Americas , they would produce different goods and services and therefore for survival trade had to take place.
Due to the completion in business and difference in value of their products, discrimination and hatred started. In 1902, Richard Henry Praff admitted existence of racism between Indians and Americans. America was a country full of citizens of different origin and ethnic group. This means that it wa meant o f trade, Indians started discrimination black Africans, Indonesians and also Pakistanis living in America. This was trade discrimination and it later advanced ti education institutions and in society cultural practices.
It wa until 1902 when Henry Praff observed this and talked about it. Henry said ,’the only good Indian is dead one’. His statement expressed how deep racism had grown root in united states of America and India and it was fast spreading in the other countries. The observation by Henry brought a lot at alarm and there was need for constitution of rule of law and establishment of human right act. There are many documents that behind them lies the truth about the origin of human rights. Documents explaining individuals rights that is Magna Carta of(1225) and the French declaration on the rights of man and citizen 91789) also the US constitution and bill of rights of (1797) are written persecutors to many todays human right document. Nevertheless, many oppressed groups and communities have always used these documents to support their idea of defence and partnered with revolutionists and activities to defend their rights. The expansion of trade borders and especially in 1915 open more tribal and international trade links. Individuals could trade up to national levels. It is during this period when slavery and slave trade began and by 1917, it was at its highest gears.
Slavery and slave trade happened in racial bases. Discrimination was eminent and minority group and people of certain skin colours were more oppressed. It was during then when activities rose to stand against racism and fought to establish human rights acts and unveil documents and articles explaining and defending human rights and freedoms. Most of the affected continent in slavery was Africa, black Americans and non-Americans. Most of the counties were there preparing for world war 1 and 2 despite being third world developing countries and had major challenges like political instability and struggling economics. The continuation of trade moved on until 1919 when nations collaborated t form a common union that could defend their rights. International labour organisation (ILO) was established in1919. This body would exclusively nationalist from tribalism and racism. Trade had opened its borders internationally and this made citizens free to move and live in different countries of origin. More human right organisations were established with common aim of defending human rights and freedom and preventing tribalism. Henry Praff therefore got the best chance and opportunity at international trade borders and formation of human right organisations and also labour unions increased the need of racism defenders and human right activities.
America was increasingly receiving citizens and immigrants from different continents and countries. In fact it would have a lot of nationals of different skin colour. Economically, it was also getting stable and competitive in its products hence drawing an attention to its trade. Many other countries were getting interested in tracking with them despite the growing numbers of immigration of different races and tribes. This indeed hastened the rates of racism and violation of human rights discrimination based on races and ethnic groups brought more hatred that resulted to slavery, killings and imprisonment of citizens and leaders due to hate speeches and illegal association of groups promoting racism. Henry thought of an idea to reduce the above problems and challenges. Racism and violation of human rights had grown steadily and now there was to be sought a way in becoming evident in trade. In institutions like work companies in the society and mostly in learning institutions where students and learners met for basic education.
Richard thought a delocalisation of education and sought permission from the united states government to start schools which could accommodate all students regardless of their community origins. This greatly reduced racism because learners could move from one corner of the country to learn far away from their native area. This brought unity, reduced racial harassments and brought civilization. Citizens were educated on their rights and freedoms. Peaceful business environment was created and economy greatly grew. Many human right organisations and activities rose to preach against the ruthlessness. Unity was enhanced and political temperature and instability reduced.
FACTORS INFLUENCING RACISM AND HUMAN RIGHT DOCUMENTATION
Since the start of 19th century, many activities and scholars emerged and started analysing all activities of the society. Scientists and inventors too were up to make new inventions and establish what affected communities and possibly get solutions to the community problems. Due to sudden growth of towns, cities and generally countries, there was quick change in administrations and the method of governance in united states of America and other developing nations. The fight for independence and freedom was also at its highest gear and there was need for immediate action by all responsible leaders to present further evil and loss of blood. Leaders to present further evil and loss of blood. Leaders ranged from government official, politicians, community elders, activities, resolutions and mostly church leaders. They all had responsibility to ensure low and order is maintained within and outside their communities.
Many activities and happening led to the rise of racism and need for human right organisation. With the quick change and growth of technology and trade at large, there were factors which contributed to all these changes.
These factors include-
- population growth
- Need for trade
- Political influence
- Education
- Freedom
- Civilisation
The above factors contributed great to the rise of racism and need for human right constitution and establishment of harbour organisation and trade union. I will discuss each as a factor to show how it contributed to the rise of racism and need for human right movement.
Population growth
Population can be explained as air the inhabitants of a certain region in a particular period of time. The population of a country can be achieved through the process of conducting census after a period of specified time. Population growth is the rate at which the number is changing per period. This can be either positive growth or negative that is decrease in population. Countries or areas with favourable environment tend to have high population than the others. In the 19th^ century, population was steadily rising in majority of countries and especially here in united states of America. Some of the causes of population growth is by birth which contribute the highest percentage of growth like immigration, registration among many others. America being at the centre of business, there was fast growth in population. This consisted of many tribes and other nationalists migrating to America.
In a short period of time, it had high population which called for immediate establishment of rule of law. Many immigrants who moved to America did not return to acquired America citizenship. Population growth therefore ushered in many tribes which started living together in the cities of new York and other big town and at grass root levels, in the community villages. Different tribes were all over sudden living together in the society, town and the some external working together. Various ethnic groups had different cultural traditions and values and therefore they needed a lot of understanding to live together. Through Henry Praff had introduce international learning institutions to reduce the pressure of racism, this would nor solve the problem at all. Bringing a common understanding to the ethnic groups living together was the task. Due to this population growth, it became difficult to control or finish racism in America and other partner countries. Problems and challenges associate with high population also accelerate racism. Criminal activities, robbery and theft increased in united states. This also brought more UN employment and hatred among citizen, non-American were highly criticized and discrimination started. A lot of evil activities and crimes were at their high gear. There was then need for human right organisation to emerge and defend the weak in the society. Many other activities and revolutionists stood firm against racism and discrimination based on skin colour. Ignorance and neglect of the needy and poor was evident that racism was real. So due to rise and growth of population as a factor influenced racism and human rights a lot. Also human right documentation and constitution had to e reviewed strongly. Many cased of violation of human rights and freedom arose calling for responsible institutions to take action.
Need for trade
Trade is the exchange of goods and services for other goods and services or money. Majority of citizens have to do business through trade so as to earn living and take care of their families. Trade is termed as broad. It can take its dimentiions from individual trade to international trade. It is one of the major factor that influenced the rise of human right documentation and racism. With increased population, people needed to eat and get the basic needs for their families. Economically stable country needed to trade with other nations s as to get what it did not produce. With the high growing population it also needed a backup so as to steady provide for its fast growing population. With different languages when could not properly communicate would use sign language. Trade had to carry on. Due to competition in production, processing, manufacturing of goods and delivery of service, hatred could not be left out. Slavery and slave was also dominant where slaves were ferried from less developed continents like Africa to go and work in European films with less or no pay. Long working hours and brutal treatment and harassment wa practiced. This was majorly done by whites to black. The rise of activities like martin luther Jr. demanded administration charge and fair administration of justice. Abuse of human rights and racism continued to grow up to individual levels. Domestic violence was also at its high levels and human service wa valueless. Trade had to be done for the basic provision of food and people were able to get what they were not able to produce. This came with a lot of brutality in firms and houses of unfair bosses who needed service at free cost.
Trade was of very much importance but then it also accelerates the rate of racism spread and human rights violative. The emergence of religious leaders in administration and leadership brought some relief in social evil. Religious teachings helped change the mode of doing business greatly. Also, the leaders who stood for justice were against the slavery and abuse at human rights. The introduction of western culture also helped bring some light in the administration of justice. Trade increased its dimensions in united stated and its environment. Both religious teachings and there was a need of serving justice. Trade unions were formed and human right organisations which greatly helped in reduction of racism and violations. The trade unions would defend their workers and stand against human rights violation. For example, all India trade union (AITUC) was formed in 1920. Also the existence of American federation of labour (AFL) established in (1886) stepped in active action to defend the rights and obligations of the workers working in European firms and everywhere across the globe. At least the formation of trade unions to defend the rights are freedom of citizens reduced racism at huge percentages. The trade unions served all members regardless of their origin or skin colour. In another perspective , many people moved away from their mother country in search of greener pasture. United states of America being the first developing country in 18th and 19th century had a lot of interest to majority. People have to move in search of job opportunities without returning home. Also the increase in population also was of some advantages to the Americans. Many world aid organisations stood up with the needy there and manty activities and revolutionists fought for the poor and oppressed. Many trade unions and human right organisation and labour institution like international labour organisation (ILO) were established which defended laborious and other workers in early 19th century which was of great importance.
Trade was of great importance and even today trade is the back borne of our living. Today, many trade union are active and human right institution are ready available which has helped reduce a lot of tribalism and respect for human rights. Therefore, trade as a factor influenced a lot the rise and solution and human rights constitution.
Political influence
In every county there is administration and governance. The government in power is headed by a political party that is daily elected by the countries citizens. Its leader then becomes the president in power with majority role. Any activities that are associated with governance of an area location or a country is known as politics. Defending on the posts of politicians. A politician is the person who if elected by his/her citizens gets the governance authority and power to command in a certain region. There is usually a position of president governor senators, members of parliament among other posts in united states method administration. In most cases, the political parties in competition for leadership has a lot of influence in political environment and business. Politics and politicians usually has the power to dictate the success or failure of economy and security in a country. Most of the political parties are based on ethnic group. For a politician to emerge, he/she must be acceptable locally before becoming a national figure. Majority of countries had not and to date gave not yet attained democracy. Democratic countries are less affected by political temperature since the politics are done maturely. In a country like united states where most of the citizens are natives of different countries meaning that there are many ethnic groups, political unity was a challenge.
Violation of human rights, threats, violence , brutal treatment of non members was experienced during the be forced to follow or be members of a certain political side without freedom of choice. Political parties in united states played a very crucial role in racism and human rights documentation. The first political parties were federal and republicans party which existence between 1792-1824 that is 17th and 18th centuries. The parties maintained their existence until 19th century when most of the changes happened and party manifestos changes with great impacts. For example, the republicans in 1924 stood firm against racism and promotes respect to human rights. The rise of racism and promotes and human rights violation greatly increased in early 19th century. This was before the rise of founders like Henry Praff in 1902 to 1910. This was accelerating by political instability and influence to the voters and especially who have the control opinion.
Different ethnic groups would fight each other and discrimination was open together with freedom derivatisation. Criminal activities were at their high levels and brutality too. The rise of democratic republican party by Madison and Thomas helped reduce political brutality and oppression by the federal party from 1924. In other words, politicians in power can use their authority to dictate violence to their powerless opponents. This gets deep when it goes tribal or based on ethnic groups and discrimination based on skin colour. A good example of ethnic racism and discrimination was seen in a certain country in African violence. Different communities fought largely based on their ethnic groups of their leaders which lead to a lot of human right violations like killings and displacements.
Education
Many learners and students more miles and miles in search oh learning institution with resources they want to further or acquires knowledge. Education is basically receiving or giving systematic instruction to the targeted party. Education was started 200 years ago by pries missionaries. As it is said, ‘education is the key to success,’ it is true that it has brought many things to light 200 years since its start. The need to quench thirst learners with education contributes to racism in one way or the other. Before the steps taken by Henry Praff, racism was openly practiced in learning institution. There were few learning institutions in the country and due to challenges in resources, each ethnic group could not attend their own institution for learning. The few which where available including churches were used by every body who would be convenience that education was important to their lives. Due to this reason many learning institution would meet many people at different ethnic groups. Leaders who were not careful and strict in leadership would not control racial problems arising from these groups. Through education, may have a few cases led or promoted racism in large percentages stood against racism. It was this education that enlighten the citizens that it had more advantages than effect. With the coming of Richard henry in 1902 he encouraged delocalisation of students and learners. This enabled students intermingle irrespective of their tribal origin. More institution were se are mobilisation of learners done by al leaders.
The more years moved the easier living began. Fruits of education could be felt by common understanding of the society. People learned the importance and appreciation the presence of each other. More trade unions and human rights and bring respect to humanity. Many other activities and revolutions among religious leaders used this opportunity to reach their evidence since language had also become common to all citizens living here. Education brought more expertise. From the different courses learned from schools , different professional emerged. These professionals were experts in various fields. This lead to extensive researchers and improvement of quality services provided. There was easiness in understanding and communication was simplified. More organisation including community organisations emerged to enhance unity and cohesion. Human rights were clearly understood and respected and many other institutions combined forces to defend them. In the long run effect by every organization the troubling racism and abuse of humanity and their rights finally saw the light. In general education fought to discourage racial discrimination and respect to human rights.
Fight for freedom and civilisation
Freedom can be explained as the right or the power to speak freely what one wants. It’s the will and ability to speak without fear or influence and express ones opinion at anytime and anywhere. On the other hand, civilization is a stage at human, which can either be social and cultural development that can be rated most advanced. The desire to fight for freedom brought a lot of racial discrimination. Civilisation brought much awareness of human rights and privileges. The fact that many countries tok part in education and most at their politicians who governed these nations had acquired some education. These leaders had too created there enough awareness to its citizens. It is in this period of 1920 when majority of European nations had colonised most of third world countries in various continents. They would acquire the powerful officers of authorities in colony countries and to some extend govern those countries. Due to early civilisation and development in technology in united states and surroundings European countries, they become supper powers ad were able to colonise the developing countries. With introduction of education, missionaries tried to spread it all over the world through churches and other set learning institution. By this they could also rule themselves. It was due to this when countries started preparing for the world war 1. This was planned so that they could fight for their freedom.
Although majority of them did not have the fighting equipment, the civilisation and knowledge that they had was enough to push our their colonies out and rule themselves. During this period, there happened a lot of racial discrimination and killings. There were too many imprisonments and brutality among citizens. Freedom frighten faced of their opponents and their was a lot of shedding oh blood most of the colonial leaders also practised racism and did not respect human rights. They had many colony hostages and some even sexually harassed women in the colony countries. This fight proceeded until second world war was over. In 1950 some of the colony countries got these independence and could rule them. It is therefore evident that civilisation brought fight for independence and freedom. Though this brought freedom and respect for human rights it entailed a lot of blood shed.
Consequences of racism and human rights constitution
Racism and human rights go hand inhand in that, exercising racism is violation human rights. Consequences are the result of outcome of something since the constitution or the documentation of human rights there has been strict measures being taken against defrauders or the violators of human rights law. During political campaigns , there is usually a lot of hate speech from the competitors of political seats. It is during this period when most of the political seats. It is during this period when most of the political crime happens and violation of personal rights are freedom. Majority of parties that are ethically based promote discrimination to grass root levels. Though in our today politics or anything promoting racism and violation of rights, there is enough and comprehensive constitution and how that punishes the involved partner accordingly. In 1950s and below, there was no concrete or standard and enough measure to punish such law breaks are most of them could work free. This was after causing serious injury to international relations. Therefore, anyone promoting racism and violating human rights in united states in early 19th century could a fatal impact or either on the following
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