Question
Several reports show that caste groups previously associated with scavenging are forced to continue in this job. Those in positions of authority refuse to give them any other job. Their children are discouraged from pursuing education. Which of their Fundamental Rights are being violated in this instance?
Solution
In this instance the followingFundamental Rights are violated:
1. Right to Freedom: Personal freedoms were violated when they were forced to continue in their job and were refused to the other jobs. Thus freedom of profession was violated.
2. Cultural and Educational Rights: When the children are discouraged from pursuing education, the cultural and educational rights are violated. Every child has the right to get admission to any government or government aided educational institution.
3. In the above instance Right to equalityis also violated: According to this right, all the citizens of the country are equal in the eyes of the law. Everyone has the equality of opportunity in employment. The untouchability has been abolished.
1. Right to Freedom: Personal freedoms were violated when they were forced to continue in their job and were refused to the other jobs. Thus freedom of profession was violated.
2. Cultural and Educational Rights: When the children are discouraged from pursuing education, the cultural and educational rights are violated. Every child has the right to get admission to any government or government aided educational institution.
3. In the above instance Right to equalityis also violated: According to this right, all the citizens of the country are equal in the eyes of the law. Everyone has the equality of opportunity in employment. The untouchability has been abolished.
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