human rights should be prioritised over others? Or are all human rights incontrovertible? Explain your answer with reference to various moral, ethical and/or political theories?
Question
Are there situations where some human rights should be prioritised over others? Or are all human rights
incontrovertible? Explain your answer with reference to various moral, ethical and/or political theories?
HOW TO ANSWER
focus upon issues and debates within the area of inequality and human rights.
address the question specifically and accurately. A “broad” description of the general area
will be unacceptable.
refer to theoretical literature for the formation of their
argument, which may be ‘illustrated’ with reference to particular examples however, an exhaustive
description of examples will not be considered adequate.
aim for clear, logical, succinct argument.
display a capacity for measured, balanced and reflective thought showing an awareness,
sensitivity and consideration of potential personal and cultural biases.
Subheadings may be used but sparingly.