Human Rights Violations in the Workplace

Utilitarian Theory and Human Rights

Violations of human rights:

Firing a teacher for having IVF treatment at a Catholic school

The basic tenant of utilitarian theory is that policies should attempt to maximize 'the good' for the greatest number of people. It is a theory based upon the principle of maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain for the majority. Upholding human rights includes minority as well as majority rights. Sometimes individual vs. utilitarian theory can be in conflict; however, at other times the philosophy can support human rights.

One of the most fundamental human rights is the right to religious liberty. According to Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, "Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social...
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