Human Rights Ethics: Focuses on the ethical principles and
moral values that underpin human rights. It emphasizes the
inherent dignity and worth of all individuals, and the need
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Interconnection:
LEARNING PLAN Economic justice and human rights ethics are closely
linked because economic systems can either uphold or
violate human rights. For example, policies that
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exacerbate inequality can violate the right to a decent
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standard of living, while economic policies that promote
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social protection and access to essential services can
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uphold humanrights.
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DATE : MAY 6 2025
Key Principles
Both economic justice and human rights ethics are guided
CLASS SCHEDULE by principles such as: Dignity and respect: All individuals
have inherent dignity and worth, and their human rights
TIME SECTION DAY ROOM must be respected. Non-discrimination: No one should be
10:30-12:30 1246 SAT 409 discriminated against on the basis of their characteristics,
such as race, religion, gender, or social status.
I. Objective Participation: People should be able to participate in
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: decisions that affect their lives, including economic
policies. Accountability: Those responsible for economic
A. Define economic justice and human rights ethics, systems and policies should be held accountable for their
B. Analyze real-world examples that demonstrate the impact on human rights.
relationship; and
C. Apply key ethical principles (dignity, non-discrimination. “Name one economic policy that could promote both justice
and human rights.”
II. Subject matter
A. Topic: Economic Justice and Human Rights C. Assessment:
True or False Quiz: Economic Justice & Human Rights Ethics
References: https://www.hrw.org/topic/economic-justice-and- Instructions: Read each statement and decide if it is True or
rights False.
Materials: Handouts, white board ,visual aid and marker.
1.Economic justice focuses only on increasing a country's
Ice Breaker GDP. → False
Designate one end of the room as “Strongly Agree” and the 2.Human rights ethics are based on the idea that all people
other as “Strongly Disagree” with “Neutral” in the middle. have inherent dignity and worth. → True
3.Discrimination in hiring based on gender or race is a
“Everyone should receive the same salary, no matter their job.” violation of both human rights and economic justice. → True
“Access to healthcare is a basic human right.” 4.Economic systems do not affect whether people can enjoy
“People are poor mainly because they don’t work hard their human rights. → False
enough.” 5.Universal Basic Income is an example of a policy aimed at
promoting economic justice. → True
B. Lesson Proper
Remarks:
Economic justice and human rights ethics are intertwined,
focusing on ensuring that economic systems are fair,
equitable, and uphold the fundamental rights of all
individuals. This involves addressing issues like poverty, prepared by:
inequality, and the just distribution of resources, all while
upholding principles of dignity, non-discrimination, and John Raver C. Ansale
participation. BSIT 1246
Noted by
Economic Justice: Refers to the principles and practices that
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aim to create a more equitable and just economic system.
This includes addressing issues like poverty, inequality, and Professor
the unequal distribution of wealth and resources.
