The Human Rights Club gives students an outlet to both educate themselves and participate in constructive conversation.
The club has been gaining many new members due to the many human rights topics being brought to light in the media recently. Many students share the conviction that the club acts as a safe haven for expressing their beliefs without fear of being criticized for their values.
“When I joined the club last year, I was expecting to find a place where I could educate myself on current issues in society. While I was able to do that, what I also gained from the club was a new community I could say I was a part of. The club taught me how to be open-minded and understanding of everyone’s ideas,” said senior club member Charlie K.
The club allows for students to grow individually. The discussions in the meetings help the members foster the skill of mutual acceptance.
“I feel like a lot of what I see on social media is just made with the intent of getting clicks. This can sometimes really polarize the media we see. It’s nice being able to hear both sides of the story and form opinions based on discussion,” said senior and club member Arda A.
In the age of information, many feel that bipartisan is difficult to find. As one begins to see social media posts presenting one opinion, the algorithm will begin to show them more posts with this same perspective.
Members feel that the Human Rights Club helps to defy the lack of critical thinking that many students have fallen victim to.
“The discussions in the club offer me new perspectives from students that I never get to hear,” said Charlie K.
Learning about human rights is very important for students’ success inside and outside of the classroom.
“I believe it is important that everyone is aware of the rights they have. I feel this should be a basic educational right and I hope that by teaching others, I can spread this idea. I also feel people should be aware of the rights that are being challenged around the world so they can have a deeper understanding and appreciation for the lives of others,” said senior and club president Lainey K.
The Human Rights Club is striving to make a difference in its members’ lives by educating them on topics they feel are important to have discussions on.
If one has any interest in joining the club, speak with club advisor Dr. Derek Pope and join the Google Classroom for information on new meetings. 🔳
