CIVICS EDUCATION- Rights and Responsibilties

            During the time of slavery, which generally refers to the period between the 16th and 19th centuries, millions of people were forcibly taken from their homes in Africa and brought to the Americas to be sold as slaves. Slavery was a brutal and dehumanizing system that stripped people of their freedom, dignity, and basic human rights. Slaves during this time were treated as property rather than human beings and were often subjected to physical and emotional abuse by their owners. They were forced to work long hours in harsh conditions and were not given any compensation for their labour. Slaves were also often separated from their families, and many were never able to see their loved ones again.   Slavery was not only a brutal and inhumane system for the enslaved, but it also had a devastating impact on their families and communities. The transatlantic slave trade tore families apart and disrupted traditional social structures, and the le...

Jamaica is a democratic country with a constitution that sets out the rights and responsibilities of its citizens. Some of the key rights and responsibilities in Jamaica are: Rights: Freedom of speech and expression: Jamaican citizens have the right to express their opinions without fear of punishment or persecution. Freedom of assembly: Citizens have the right to peaceful assembly and to protest peacefully. Right to vote: Every Jamaican citizen over the age of 18 has the right to vote in national and local   elections.  Right to a fair trial: Every Jamaican citizen has the right to a fair and impartial trial. Right to education: Every Jamaican citizen has the right to free education up to the age of 18. Right to healthcare: Every Jamaican citizen has the right to access healthcare services. Right to equal treatment: Every Jamaican citizen has the right to be treated equally regardless of their race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.   Responsibilitie...

 

    Activity- Read the scenario below  where a child's rights were violated. Use the scenario to answer the questions below. A child named Maria, aged 10, lives in a small rural village with her parents and younger sister. Maria's parents work as farmers and are often busy with their work. They do not pay much attention to their children's education or well-being. Maria has never been to school and spends her days helping her parents with farming chores. Questions 1.Identify two child's rights violations. 2. What would be the community's response to it? 3. What were the emotions/feelings?

  Activity- Watch the YouTube video below to answer these questions: 1. Who is a Citizen? 1. What is the difference between rights and responsibilities? 2.  Explain two rights and responsibilities of a citizen?