Human Rights Definition

Definition:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
Argument:
Being different can be both a blessing and a curse. All humans are born free, but when one is different from the social norm, they can be denied these basic human rights everyone is entitled to. This also means that it does not matter what ethnicity, religion, or sexual preference you are, as a human you are still entitled to the basic human rights that everyone else has. Gay rights is an example of social injustice because people who are gay are; unable to obtain a marriage license when trying to marry the same sex, are discriminated in the political pool, and by being discriminated in everyday life.
Social injustice can be placed upon many people, places, and things. When a couple is unable to obtain a marriage license because of being the same sex is an example of social injustice. Gay marriage is determined not by the federal government, but by the state government. This causes issues in-between states, if the law in one states allows for homosexual couples to be joined by marriage but it is not recognized in others states tension rises. The Declaration of Independence states, “All men are created equal.” It does not state any exceptions to this. However, many state government does not implies this law when deciding if they are for or against same-sex marriage.
As author, Michael Mello reports “Same-sex marriage is on the cultural fault line of morality, religion, and law “(2008). Couples of the same-sex should be able to celebrate their commitment to each other the same way as heterosexual couples. Many same-sex couples want the right to legally marry and honor their relationship in the greatest ...

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...th the hardships of prejudice. Since this is something “new,” people do not know how to react, and therefore can and will act negatively when they keep a close mind. Being closed minded is another way of saying being stuck in the past. As the world and cultures changes people need to adapt to this change.
There are many different kinds and ways for this world to have social injustice; it is far away from being a perfect world. In the document; The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it state that every human being is born free and equal to one another and have the same dignity and rights. However, as a nation, we have failed to complete this declaration of a human right. Homosexuals are denied this in almost every way. They are unable to obtain a marriage license, are treated negatively by and in politics, and are seen as socially unacceptable in society’s eye.