Genocide: Inhumanity in Our World
Genocide is one of the evilest moral crimes any ruling authority can commit to a specific group of people. People have learned from past mistakes that we can put an end to the eradication of a group. Major powers can influence the change of genocide and can be resolved. We know the signs, but can the problem of Genocide be resolved in the world? Firstly, Genocide has been experienced numerous times throughout the course of history. Paraphrasing from Document B, “After the horrors of the Holocaust were revealed, the mantra (slogan) of the time became “never again”.” This exemplifies that humanity is willing to do whatever it takes to prevent another disastrous genocide such as those of the Jews (1933-1945), Gypsies (1899-1944), Cambodians …show more content…
has never contributed to the world as a positive thing. One example is Document G where a man is examined and classified by his nose length and eye color. Classification serves mostly as the first step towards a horrendous act of genocide. In the 21st Century, we communicate more as a community and are educated about this topic more than during the time of the Holocaust or the Gypsy Genocide. Social Media and education help us better communicate about this topic and spread the word about how terrible it is and what we can do to prevent it. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Document E) lists the articles that serve for every human being stated by the UN. Article 1 reads, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”, Article 18 states, “Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.”, Article 5 says, “No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.” These articles are proof that there are higher expectations to humanity, that we can do better, and that we must protect and follow these