Is it possible for dalits in india to enjoy third generation human rights?–An overview

S.Prabhu

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2015

Is it possible for dalits in india to enjoy third generation human rights?–An overview

S. Prabhu

Abstract :

All human beings are born equal in dignity and status and have the every rights to live as a human being. Human rights are attributed to all individuals in the society irrespective of caste, class, gender, descent, race, religion and boundary etc., Human rights are essential pre–condition for the development of human personality and Nation . Third generation human rights is nothing but solidarity or group or collective rights of society. It is first articulated in second half of 20th century and also not been incorporated in any International treaties,conventions and country’s law. Even after completion of 68 years of Indian independece and having numerous protective and development measures for dalits in India, continuing practice of untouchbility in different forms, atrocities, violence against dalits are increasing day–by–day and remain much exploited. Dalits are struggling for protecting themselves from all kinds of injustice and exploitation in everyday in all walks of life.When they struggle for first and second generation rights, Where is the way? for dalits to claim and raise their voices in human rights discourse for realizing and enjoying third generation human rights, remain it is unofficial in india and International covenant. Third generation human rights provisions are long and distant dream for dalits in india to be realized and enjoyed.