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Understanding Culture, Society and Politics – Grade 11

Quarter 1 – Module 15 : Human Dignity, Rights, and the Common Good
First Edition, 2020

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Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 15
Human Dignity, Rights, and the
Common Good
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Grade 11

Self-Learning Module on Human Dignity, Rights and the Common Good!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 For the Learner:

Welcome to the Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics, Self-

Learning Module on Human Dignity, Rights and the Common Good!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS
In this lesson, the students are expected to:
1. Understand the basis of the legal and political concepts of citizenship.
2. Advocate inclusive citizenship.
3. Promote protection of human dignity, rights, and the common good.

PRETEST

Direction: Choose the sentence below which you think possesses a closely-related
definition on human dignity and human rights.

 Respect paid to an elder member in the family.

 Every human being, regardless status and gender is to be treated
with respect.
 Don’t discriminate
 We’re always innocent till proven guilty
 This cannot be earned and cannot be taken away.
 To love and respect yourself, without being selfish or careless.
 We are all born free and equal.
 We’re all equal before the law
 To be kind and polite, not because you have to, but because you
believe in it.
 No slavery

Human Dignity Human Rights

 RECAP

Direction: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits each clue.
2

Vertical
1. Behavior that violates the norms.
2. The sum of those methods by which a society tries to influence human
behavior to maintain a given order.
Horizontal
3. Are given to individuals who exemplified the values and follow the norms.
4. The acceptance of the goals of a culture but the rejection of the traditional
means of attaining those goals.
5. Behavior which involve change in order to fit in.
 LESSON

Human Dignity, Rights, and the Common Good

The COVID 19 health crisis, has had a disrupted impact on the way people
live. Fear has been wrapped up this world of anxiety that is rapidly spreading
disease-causing death. The infectious disease is not only the issue but the other
concern is how the infected individuals treat unevenly. People who found infected,
person under monitoring and investigation, health workers and other frontliners
experienced rejection and avoidance of stigmatized group or individuals, subjecting
them to threats and violence and using degrading or dehumanizing language against
them. LGUs have issued local ordinances seeking to penalize those who would
discriminate against people found for COVID-19 to protect the people who are being
discriminated. The protection of human dignity is an important part of our society.
The function of the Commission on Human Rights in the country is to administer
the implementation of human rights. There is only one thing that the government to
overcome this crisis in our country, the health protection and welfare of the common
good.

Human Dignity

The English word dignity comes from the Latin word, dignitas, which means
“worthiness.” Dignity implies that each person is worthy of honor and respect who
they are, not just for what they can do. In other words, people are entitled to having
the rights regardless the race, age, gender orientation, etc.
Dignity is one of the most treasures that humans cannot be exchanged for
anything. Treating other individuals with dignity means treating them the way we’d
like to be treated ourselves (Family Education 2019). Every person has the right to
show others his or her desire to live with dignity. It is the individual’s disposition to
treat us with dignity and respect. Giving greater respect and honor to others is also
reflected in your self-respect.
Human Rights
We have the right to enjoy privileges because we are human. People are
entitled to immunity granted by state or another authority to a limited group, either
by birth or conditional premise is called privilege whereas the right is an inherent,
irreversible privilege held by all citizens or all human beings from the minute of birth
(Wikipedia 2020).
Human Rights may be defined as those fundamental rights of man essential
for the exercise of human dignity. These human rights are natural rights of all human
beings whatever their nationality, religion, ethnicity, sex, language and color. We are
equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. When human rights are
not well-known or made known to people, abuses such as discrimination,
intolerance, injustice, oppression, and slavery can arise.It is not a privilege. It is
something that can be taken away at someone’s whim. They are “rights” because
they are things you are allowed to be, to do, or to have. These rights are there for
your protection against people who might want harm or hurt you. They are also there
to help us get along with each other and live in peace.
Below are the simplified version together the explanation of the 30 Articles of
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-rights/universal-
declaration-of-human-rights/articles-1-15.html 2020) which was created by the
United Nations in 1948.

1. We are all born free and equal. We are all born free. We all have our own
thoughts and ideas. We should all be treated in the same way.
2. Don’t discriminate. These rights belong to everybody, whatever our
differences.
3. The right to life. We all have the right to life, and life in freedom and safety.
4. No slavery. Nobody has any fight to make us a slave. We cannot make
anyone our slave.
5. No torture. Nobody has any rights to hurt us or to torture us.
6. You have rights no matter where you go. I am a person just like you.

7. We’re all equal before the law. The law is the same for everyone. It must
treat us all fairly.
8. Your human rights are protected by law. We can all ask for the law to help
us when we are not treated fairly.
9. No unfair detainment. Nobody has the right to put us in prison without
good reason and keep us there, or to send us away from our country.
10. The right to trial. If we are put on trial this should be in public. The people
who try us should not let anyone tell them what to do.
11. We’re always innocent till proven guilty. Nobody should be blamed for
doing something until it is proven. When people say we did a bad thing we
have the right to show it is not true.
12. The right to privacy. Nobody should try to harm our good name. Nobody
has the right to come into our home, open our letters, or bother us or our
family without a good reason.
13. Freedom to move. We all have the right to go where we want in our own
country and do travel as we wish.
14. The right to Seek a safe place to live. If we are frightened of being badly
treated in our own country, we all have the right to run away to another
country to be safe.
15. Right to a Nationality. We all have the right to belong to a country.
16. Marriage and Family. Every grown-up has the right to marry and have a
family if they want to. Men and women have the same rights when they
are married, and when they are separated.
17. The right to your own things. Everyone has the right to own things or
share them. Nobody should take our things from us without a good
reason.
18. Freedom of thought. We all have the right to believe in what we want to
believe, to have a religion, or to change it if we want.
 19. Freedom of Expression. We all have the right to make up our own minds,
to think what we like, to say what we think, and to share our ideas with
other people.
20. The rights to public assembly. We all have the right to meet our friends
and to work together in peace to defend our rights. Nobody can make us
join a group if we don’t want to.
21. The rights to democracy. We all have the right to take part in the
government of our country. Every grown-up should be allowed to choose
their own leaders.
22. Social security. We all have the right to affordable housing, medicine,
education, and childcare, enough money to live on and medical help if we
are ill or old.
23. Worker’s rights. Every grown-up has the right to do job, to a fair wage for
their work, and to join a trade union.
24. The right to play. We all have the rest from work and to relax.
25. Food and shelter for all. We all have the right to a good life. Mothers and
children, people who are old, unemployed or disabled, and all people have
the right to be cared for.
26. The right to education. Education is a right. Primary school should be
free. We should learn about the United Nations and how to get on with
others. Our parents can choose what we learn.
27. Copyright. Copy right is a special law that protects one’s own artistic
creations and writings; others cannot make copies without permission. We
all have the right to our own way of life and to enjoy the good things that
art, science and learning bring.
28. A fair and free world. There must be a proper order so we can all enjoy
rights and freedoms in our own country and all over the world.
29. Responsibility. We have a duty to other people, and we should protect
their rights and freedoms.
30. No one can take away your human rights.
Youth for Human Rights. Making Human Rights a Global Society.
United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Source: https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-
rights/universal-declaration-of-human-rights/articles-1-15.html and
https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-
rights/universal-declaration-of-human-rights/articles-16-30.html
Common Good

From the start of the community quarantine Vico Sotto, the Pasig City
mayor, is one the active LGU officials of National Capital Regions. He is one of the
leaders together with his local office team led to fight in mitigating the spread of
COVID-19. From the first week of community lockdown, the team gave a sense of
urgency to combat the increasing number of infected. Mobile palengke, mobile
kitchen, misting using a drone, uninterrupted giving of aid etc., are some of the
actions for the protection and general welfare of Pasigeño.

In philosophy, economics, and political science, the common good refers to

either what is shared and beneficial for all or most members of a given community it
is also known as commonwealth, common weal, general welfare, or public benefit
(Wikepedia 2020). Hence, it refers to the sum total of the condition of social life which
empower individuals to appreciate basic human rights as part of the community
(Johnson 2018). In a democratic country, citizens are expected to work towards the
good of all citizens rather than trying just to maximize personal gain. According to
Locke, Hume, Machiavelli, Rousseau, and Rawls they stated that democracy will fail
if citizen become more concerned with personal benefits than the common good
(Johnson 2018) instead, we work as one society to safeguard the sustainability of
our community for the good of all.

ACTIVITIES

Pulso ng Bayan
Direction: In this activity, you will evaluate the accuracy of local government (Pasig
City) when it comes to public service. Rate from 1-5. Five is the highest and 1 is the
lowest. Then write the reason why you give such score.

Events Rating (1-5) Reasons

1. Campaign against
illegal drugs.
2. Responding to
disaster such as
earthquakes,
floods, fires etc.
3. Provide important
information that
the public should
know.
4. Providing adequate
services by every
government agency
such as hospitals,
schools and
Philippine National
Police.
5. Providing proper
benefits for his
constituency.
6. Providing human
rights protection.

Process question:
1. What do you think are the strength and weaknesses of Pasig City government?
2. What suggestions you can make to the local government of Pasig City that
needs immediate development for the welfare of “Pasigeño”?
 WRAP-UP
A responsible citizen promotes the common good by obeying the law,
informing himself about important political issues, volunteering in the community
and respecting the rights and opinions of others. What about the important role of
government in protecting the common good of the citizen?

VALUING
Protective Gear

In this “New Normal’ life, we have become accustomed to wearing protective

gear.
The following are some of the protective gears that we usually use in our daily
lives: Face mask, hand gloves and face shields. Assuming that face mask is the
human dignity; hand gloves is the human rights; and face shield is the common
good. Knowing that these gears have their own function to protect our body against
the virus. Each picture has corresponding questions that you need to answer and
analyze.
Wearing a face mask will help
prevent the spread of infection and
prevent the individual from
contracting any airborne infectious
germs. Destroying dignity is also an
infection that gradually destroys the
personality of every individual. How
will you protect your dignity?
___________________________________
___________________________________
 A face shield is intended to
protect the wearer’s partial or
entire face and the eyes from
hazards. The general welfare (the
shield) requires protection of the
government and the attainment
of the benefit of every member.
How will you protect the common
_______________________________________ good of everyone?
_______________________________________

Surgical gloves is to act as protective barrier

to prevent the possible transmission of
diseases between healthcare professionals
and patients. Human rights provide
protection so that the authorities do not
abuse the applicable law. How will you
protect the human rights of every
_______________________________________
individual?
_______________________________________

POSTTEST

Direction: Identify what is being described in the following statements. Encircle

the letter of your answer.

1. It is an intangible idea of one’s self respect, self-esteem, and self-regard.

a. Human rights c. Human dignity
b. Values d. Norm
2. A concept that ensures equality, freedom from degrading behavior,
discrimination, and prejudicial views.
a. Human dignity c. Values
b. Human rights d. Norm
3. Another term of the common good is ___________
a. General Community b. Common knowledge
b. General welfare c. All of these

4. People are entitled to immunity granted by state or another authority to a

limited group, either by birth or conditional premise.
a. Grant c. Privilege
b. Opportunities d. Rights
5. The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or
things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
a. Bullying c. Discrimination
 b. Disregard d. Status
6. A special law that protects one’s own artistic creations and writings.
a. Copyright c. Publisher
b. Plagiarism d. Duplication
7. We all have the right to affordable housing, medicine, education, and
childcare, enough money to live on and medical help if we are ill or old.
a. Social security b. The right to privacy
b. Worker’s rights d. Right to a nationality
8. The law is the same for everyone. It must treat us all fairly.
a. Don’t discriminate b. The right to life
b. We’re all equal before the law d. The right to a nationality.
9. We have a duty to other people, and we should protect their rights and
freedoms.
a. A fair and free world c. The right to education
b. The right to democracy d. Responsibility
10. We all have the right to take part in the government of our country. Every
grown-up should be allowed to choose their own leaders.
a. Right to democracy b. Responsibility
b. A fair and free world d. The right to education
 KEY TO CORRECTION

10. a 5. c
9. d 4. d
8. c 3. b
7. a 2. b
6. a 1. c
Post-test

believe in it
you have to, but because you
To be kind and polite, not because 5.
without being selfish or careless.
To love and respect yourself, 4.
be taken away.
This cannot be earned and cannot 3.

No Slavery 5. with respect

We’re all equal before the law 4. status and gender is to be treated
We are all born free and equal 3. Every human being, regardless 2.
guilty
We’re always innocent till proven 2. in the family
Don’t discriminate 1. Respect paid to an elder member 1.
Human Rights Human Dignity

Pre-test
5. Conformity
4. Innovation 2. Social Control
3. Rewards 1. Deviance
Horizontal Vertical
Recap

References
https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-rights/universal-declaration-of-human-
rights/articles-1-15.html. 2020. United Nations Universal Declarations of Human Rights.
Accessed 2002. https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-rights/universal-
declaration-of-human-rights/articles-1-15.html.

Johnson, David W. 2018. Democracy Depends on Promoting the Common Goods. February 5.
Accessed 2020. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/constructive-
controversy/201802/democracy-depends-promoting-the-common-good.

Wikepedia. 2020. Common good. June 10. Accessed June 2020, 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_good.