Human Rights (UDHR) aims at guarding the interest of people residing in different countries. However, the

political and cultural environment of a country would shape these rights. Some of the rights the essay

would be discussing are the equality of the sexes, right to freedom of speech and education.

Contrary to the West, women in Asia are often exploited and deprived of their rights in many

areas, particularly in employment. This phenomenon can be attributed to the tradition and cultural

differences between the two. Despite the influence of the west brought about by industrialization, the Asian

Society is still rather conservative and very much in touch with the teachings of Confucius. Even till today,

they are unable to completely abandon the concept of women being the weaker sex. Although the UDHR

proclaims, "Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work." (UN, 1948,

Article 23 (2)), it is not uncommon to hear t

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