人権とは何だと思う？

Discussion Questions

1.人権とは何だと思う？
What do you think about Germany being divided into East and West after World War II?
2.人権と市民権の違いは何？
What do you know about the GDR (German Democratic Republic)?
3.一番大事な人権は何で、それはなぜだと思う？
Many people migrated from East to West, which led to the Berlin Wall being built as a protective barrier. What do you think of walls?
4.非人道的とはどういうこと？
Why did people flee from the GDR?
5.人権をどうやって守れると思う？
In the GDR, citizens were monitored by the Stasi. What effects does surveillance have on people?
6.どの国が人権を最も侵害していると思う？それはなぜ？
What do you think of state worship?
7.もし世界中で人権が尊重されるとしたら、どんな世界になると思う？
Reunification took place in 1990. What would be an appropriate way to celebrate this day?
8.人権を守るために国際的な組織はどんな役割を果たしてると思う？
What role did propaganda play in the GDR?
9.個人は人権を促すために何ができると思う？
Do you believe the division of Germany still has effects today? If so, which ones?
10.今日の人権は過去よりも脅かされていると思う？
How would you describe living conditions in the GDR compared to the West?

人権 (じんけん) - human right

尊厳 (そんげん) - dignity

差別 (さべつ) - discrimination

自由 (じゆう) - freedom

正義 (せいぎ) - justice

保護 (ほご) - protection

虐待 (ぎゃくたい) - abuse

義務 (ぎむ) - obligation

平等の機会 (びょうどうのきかい) - equal opportunity

平和 (へいわ) - peace

人権は普遍的で不可分の権利だよ。

Human rights are universal and inalienable.

すべての人は自分の尊厳に対して尊重される権利がある。

Every person has the right to respect for their dignity.

差別は正義と平等を妨げるものだ。

Discrimination prevents justice and equality.

国際的な組織は人権の保護において重要な役割を果たす。

International organizations play a crucial role in the protection of human rights.

人権を擁護するのはすべての人の責任だよ。

It is the responsibility of every individual to advocate for human rights.