social rights
[/ˈsoʊʃəl raɪts/]
nounpl: social rights
direitos sociais
1. Fundamental rights of individuals to receive social protection, services, and benefits from society, including access to education, healthcare, housing, employment, and social welfare
Social rights are essential components of modern democracies that ensure citizens have access to basic necessities.
Os direitos sociais são componentes essenciais das democracias modernas que garantem aos cidadãos acesso às necessidades básicas.
2. Constitutional and legal protections that guarantee citizens' entitlement to social security, minimum wage, and protection against discrimination
The constitution guarantees social rights such as healthcare and free public education.
A constituição garante direitos sociais como saúde e educação pública gratuita.
3. Rights relating to protection of workers, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to organize
Social rights include the right to fair working conditions and collective bargaining.
Os direitos sociais incluem o direito a condições de trabalho justas e negociação coletiva.
In Brazil, social rights are prominently featured in the 1988 Constitution (Constituição Federal) and are central to political discourse. The concept gained significant importance after the return to democracy and is frequently invoked in debates about income inequality, universal healthcare (SUS), and education access. In the USA, the term is often associated with the Civil Rights Movement and ongoing debates about entitlements and welfare.
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