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Hanoi, September, 2021

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THE SLOWDOWN OF HUMAN DIGNITY

Group: 6Subject: Authentic English

Supervisor: Nguyen Khac Nghia

THUONGMAI UNIVERSITY Business English Faculty -o0o -

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Research rationales ( Lan Oanh) 1

1.2 Research questions and Hypothesis ( Nhân) 3

CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 4

2.1 Definition and importance of human dignity (Nguyen Thi Nhung) 4

2.2 What qualities do people need? (Nguyen Thi Nhung) 5

2.3 How are people treated? (Ngân) 6

2.4 The criteria of human dignity (Ngân) 7

2.5 Reasons why human dignity is degrading (Tao Thi Hong Nhung) 9

CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY 12

3.1 Data Collection Methods (Lan Oanh) 12

3.2 Data Analysis Methods 12

CHAPTER 4: RESULTS OF RESEARCH 13

4.1 Specific evidence human dignity is degrading in Viet Nam 13

4.1.1 Living in an uneducated environment (Ngân) 13

4.1.2 The magical power of money (Nhân) 15

4.1.3 Lack of self-control (Lan Oanh) 18

4.2 Solutions 20

4.2.1 Improve the quality of education (Tao Thi Hong Nhung) 20

4.2.2 Raise personal awareness (Nguyen Thi Nhung) 22

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION 26

5.1 Research summary (Nhân) 26

5.2 Research significance and Recommendation (Nguyen Thi Nhung) 26

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Human dignity is one of the prerequisite values to evaluate human morality.Dignity covers personality, lifestyle, and behavior towards oneself and others Theconcept of human dignity is meant to distinguish human beings from other creatures,notably animals It underlines the uniqueness of human beings among all creatures,above all their free will, individual autonomy, and capability of independent decision-making based on reason and free moral choice In fact, dignity is increasinglydegraded by many causes, while violent and dehumanizing actions are taking placemore and more

Based on a world-famous true story many years ago, a 7-year-old girl enduredphysical and emotional pain after being raped by a middle-aged man Or does thegovernment always exist corrupt individuals, working for profit, not caring about theplight of the citizens? Or a senior high school boy accidentally killed his aunt'sheadmistress just for a sum of money? Dignity justifies human rights When peopleare divided and given a value based on characteristics like class, gender, religion, etc,

it creates an unequal society where discrimination is rampant People who have morepower will get preferential treatment Anyone who doesn't fit that kind of privilege isleft out or oppressed This is the result of societies and individuals' degradation Dignity degradation is probably a painful problem that has a great impact on thecommunity, because of that degradation, there are still many bad situations takingplace every day Even, deterioration is increasingly dominating the position of people,causing unnecessary mistakes and creating many crimes in society When the "childpart is bigger than the human part'', it makes the dignity increasingly degraded andcauses irreparable mistakes

By addressing various reasons which human dignity is degrading and wayshow human dignity can be improved in the future The present study constitutes animportant contribution to the awareness of each person on human dignity

1.1 Research rationales (Lan Oanh)

- Practical needs

Humans have always been the core, the goal, and the driving force for socialdevelopment Their ideas and behaviors decide what kind of society Without them,society will not develop The most important factor that creates human value is humandignity

In modern society, it is more important for people to improve and cultivate theirdignity because it not only makes people respect them but also makes them respectthemselves In addition, living a dignified life makes everyone’s life happier as well asmore meaningful If people are happy, there would be no bullies It means that thecountry will be more developed and more progressive

As society grows, human dignity is the most worrying issue More and morepeople follow a pragmatic lifestyle as well as make money as a measure of humanvalue They judge other people by money and social status Moreover, many peopletrample on the interests of others just for personal gain

For instance, youth become involved in social evils such as school violence, a lack

of respect for teachers, a lack of humanity, a large number of cadres, party members,and civil servants have degraded in terms of quality, morality, lifestyle, embezzlement,and harassment of the people The government has not fully addressed and has evenignored it Despite the fact that time has recently been heavily condemned for sociallife, it does not appear to be decreasing much

- Explain the theory of human dignity that has been studied before

A debate between philosophers who claim that human dignity is a metaphysicalproperty possessed by all human beings serving as the fundamental foundation for thewhole of morality (Kass 2002, President’s Council on Bioethics 2008) andphilosophers and scientists who dismiss talk about dignity as useless, stupid or evendangerous (Macklin 2003, Pinker 2008)

But debates such as this suffer from various shortcomings They address someproblems such as the role of human dignity, the area of bioethics and applied only tocontested topics and abstract values such as the sanctity of life or with humancapacities such as autonomy, rationality, or moral agency While all of these debatedtopics are certainly important, they somehow seem to miss our primary interest inhuman dignity They did not mention the reasons why dignity is more and moredegrading

In this study, therefore, we propose to look more closely at reasons for dignityviolations and degrading by using qualitative research methods in data collection andanalysis, to find out the reasons that directly affect the deterioration of human dignityand offer solutions to improve it

1.2 Research questions and Hypothesis (Nhân)

1.2.1 Research questions

a) What kind of factors affect human dignity?

b) Does the decline of human dignity have a harm on social value?

c) What kind of solutions should people make to remedy the situation of humandignity?

CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Definition and importance of human dignity (Nguyen Thi Nhung)

- Definition of human dignity

Dignity is the totality of qualities that each human being possesses, in other words,Human dignity is the essential right to clothing and shelter, the right to free self-expression within the context of social cooperation, and the right to basic equalitybefore the law

Human Dignity is the Basic respect of persons It means the respect that will allowthem to develop their own potential, to make some personal contribution to commongoals, and to feel at home in an environment within which they are known andacknowledged

Human Dignity means that Human being has personal worth Human dignityemphasizes that social or biological handicaps affecting an individual do not lessenhis or her personal worth A person with dignity is a person with a clear conscience, aphysical and mental need, always fulfills his obligations to society and others, respectsthe rules and ethical standards, respects the dignity of himself and those of others.People with dignity are valued and respected by society People who lack dignity orlose their own dignity will be underestimated by society, despised and despised,denounced, and condemned

Human Dignity does not admit degrees and is universal regardless of gender, age,religion, creed, race, or color While Human Dignity is a man possessing freedom andreason, therefore, cannot be used as an object or as a means for an end

- Important of human dignity

First of all, the concept of human dignity isn’t limited to human rights In fact, forcenturies, religions around the world have recognized a form of human dignity as wenow understand it Most religions teach that humans are essentially equal for one

reason or another When everyone is equal, they are all equally deserving of basicrespect and rights, at least in theory

In addition, Human dignity justifies human rights People assigned a higher valueget preferential treatment We’ve seen what happens in places where human dignityisn’t seen as inherent and human rights aren’t universal While the privileged few inthese societies flourish, society as a whole suffers significantly If a new group takespower and also fails to recognize human dignity, the cycle of destruction continues,only with different participants

Anyway, human dignity is an extremely valuable quality, as in the saying, "losingmoney is little, losing dignity is truly losing", so dignity is something that peoplealways value Human dignity is the face of ourselves, so every person always tries tohave the clearest and most elegant dignity

2.2 What qualities do people need? (Nguyen Thi Nhung)

- Devotion to goals

Geniuses know what they want and go after it Get control of your life andschedule Have something specific to accomplish each day Besides, demonstratinggenerosity toward the people with whom you work will set you apart from peers whoare overly competitive or focused on self-advantage Always share ideas andinformation freely with your teammates to enable them to do the best job they can do

- Responsibility

It’s essential that you do your best to meet your obligations to your colleagues Ifyou promise to do something, you should try very hard to fulfill that promise.Sometimes things change so it’s no longer desirable to move forward with something

or circumstances may prevent you from doing something exactly when you said you’d

do it But in either of these cases, it’s your responsibility to discuss the problem withyour colleagues and, together, determine the best way forward There’s nothing quite

as disappointing as relying on someone to do something and having them goincommunicado or disappear on you

It’s important to be respectful of the people with whom you work Treat yourcolleagues as you would like them to treat you Being kind to one another makes theworkplace a happy place to be, smooths the team’s interactions, and helps everyone to

be highly productive When your teammates are struggling, show them compassionand help them to get through tough times

- Honesty

Being honest means telling the truth and being straightforward and open withpeople A very wise man once said, “Tell the truth, but never a harsh truth.” Peoplewith personal integrity always try to do the right thing, regardless of whether anyonewould ever know what they’ve done They have a strong moral compass It takescourage to do the right thing whatever the consequences Integrity is a valuablequality in everyone, but it’s vital in leaders Your honesty and integrity will engendertrust in others

- Strong-willed

It’s crucial that being strong-willed can solve problems on their own and speak upfor themselves They are passionate about the things they love They can followextreme ends to reach their goals and passions because they are neither afraid ofchallenges or difficulties that can put them off too easily Rather they love challengesand are persistent They try to continue to their chosen path with high willpower Theyactually like to do things on their own and don't like much interference They like towork freely and independently Also, they trust their instincts and follow their ownvoice They are confident enough to not only make their own decisions but have thatpersistent ability to keep going In addition, they are comfortable with themselves andcan take care of their own tasks, and even can come forward to help others Theydon’t need reassurance

2.3 How are people treated? (Ngân)

Dignity is a measure of human worth, to express each person’s position andimportance in society The more society develops, the more people’s lives go up, andthe worse people’s dignity degrades

It can be seen that the morality of people, specifically younger ones, isdeteriorating to an alarming level Nowadays, they tend to live a life with amaterialistic lifestyle and individual freedom, disregard fundamental moral values,take no notice of culture, and lack respect for people and society

Today, a large part of the younger generation lives a life that is selfish, indifferent,and insensitive Moreover, their lives lack love, and they do not care about theirresponsibilities to society and country Due to the benefits, many of them are willing

to trample on humanity and defame traditional cultural values that are wonderfulthroughout the nation’s history

Day by day, the corruption of dignity as well as the erosion of morality isincreasing, becoming more and more serious and directly threatening the security ofsocial order, the culture, and the traditional morality of each country

Even more, the behavior among people, even in the family or in the clan, iscalculated by lives, and material values are placed on top, above the blood-relatedrelatives In addition, the phenomenon of violence appears in many different fields oflife, the violence in the family, in school, in public places, …

The degradation of human dignity is also reflected in uncultural behavior, defyingthe law, especially insolence, negative reactions in the reminding of teachers, adults,parents, … that are taken by a part of students, and young people

2.4 The criteria of human dignity (Ngân)

Dignity is an important factor that determines the “quality” of human-and-humanrelationships It affects all aspects of life, the family relationship, the socialconnection, even in business or workplace relationships

Human dignity is expressed through the behaviors among people as well as theway a person treats another in life A person with good character and dignity will beliked and respected by everyone.

Through time, qualities are also upgraded and developed continuously Each erapassed, dignity, as well as related standards, will change The way people judge otherswill also be different Nowadays, a person is considered a “good” person if she has allqualities such as humility, honesty, courage, responsibility, patriotism, respect,patience, confidence, optimism, …

- Be loyal

Loyalty is the ability to put others before yourself and stick with them in goodtimes and bad Show loyalty to friends, family, and significant others by being honest,trustworthy, supportive, and generous Maintain healthy boundaries with those aroundyou so you can be loyal to them in a productive way

It basically can be seen that if you are faithful and devoted to someone orsomething, you're loyal Someone who is loyal is reliable and always true, like yourtrusty dog A loyal friend supports you all the time, no matter what

- Be trustworthy

Trust is a fundamental cornerstone of successful relationships It creates stability,transparency, and respect It is a character trait that people value and look for inothers It is synonymous with integrity, being honorable, and being fair Moreover,this is a criterion that is considered as a standard to judge human dignity whether theyare good or not

Being a trustworthy person doesn’t just happen easily At least, it takescommitment, dedication, and a choice to live an honest life To trust yourself and to betrusted by others, you have to be accountable in all areas of your life

- Be sympathetic

Sympathy involves an attempt to understand someone's problems from a differentperspective than your own Sympathy is simply when you feel bad or upset forsomeone else when they’re going through something Even if this is something youstruggle with, you can support your friends and loved ones by learning to expresssympathy.

For example, when someone suffers the loss of a loved one, a sympathetic personwill find it easy to comfort that individual and make them feel better even though theworld seems like it’s crashing down around them

- Be compassionate

Compassion literally means “to suffer together” or also is defined as the feelingthat arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated torelieve that suffering

Practice showing compassion by first ignoring differences and findingcommonalities, which will help you relate to what someone else is going through.Therefore, you can easily give better advice, which may turn out to be useful things tohelp them find solutions

To show compassion for others, people should use their words, respect privacy,show kindness, express themselves, and especially encourage others Sometimes, just

a touch is welcome, for example, a hug when they are crying, or touching theirshoulder, which makes others feel better for sure

2.5 Reasons why human dignity is degrading (Tao Thi Hong Nhung)

We can see that a lot of criteria of human dignity are set They are appreciated,respected, and considered as the noblest values of human beings Nowadays, life ismore improved and developed It is thought that people will be better as well ashuman dignity will be more perfect However, the reality is not as expected Humanquality is increasingly degraded, people are becoming more cruela and evila Hence,what causes the degradation of human dignity? Now I will give you 3 basic causesleading to the degradation of human dignity

- Living in an uneducated environment

The very first reason is they are living in an uneducated environment And family

is the first environment that affects human dignity Children spend nearly all of theirtime with their families, especially in their early years They develop their confidence,socialization skills, morals, values, and views on life through their interaction withthem Proof of the importance of this can be seen in the differences between somechildren As children who have been abused by their parents or treated aggressively,they seem to be mentally unstable compared with their peers On the other hand, thosewho are brought up in a warm family and a convenient environment end up moreconfident and secure in life

Nowadays, parents are so busy with their jobs to earn money and support theirfamilies As a result, they fail to inculcate discipline in their children, endow theirchildren with less emotional attention, make few demands on their children for betterbehavior, and allow them to regulate their own activities Consequently, the youth arebeing diverted by external forces and engage themselves in nightclubs, rocking,unwanted discussions and so many undesirable affairs This sort of isolation, lack oflove, and affection from family have been endangering and spoiling their lives,resulting in unrest and agitation Parental behavior affects the child’s personality,character and is also responsible for developing moral values

Today parents are more concerned with their children’s academic achievementthan cultural, traditional, and moral values They usually scold their children whenacademic achievement is not good This causes children to become shy and tend tothink negatively

The present system of education teaches children to be more materialistic andworldly rather than socialistic and spiritualism Education is becoming professionalwhich never teaches moral perspectives of education For example, in Viet Nam, Civiceducation is still a subordinate subject, and students are led dominantly toward math,physics, or chemistry Consequently, the understanding of the law of young people inViet Nam is very limited and many faults happen because of this ignorance.Nevertheless, schools place more emphasis on marks rather than students’

development values As a result, in order to get high scores and achieve good results,students are willing to do illegal things such as copying, cheating, and buying pointsand hurting others to achieve what they want.

- The magical power of money

Previous studies have shown that when the material living conditions areinadequate when the basic material needs to ensure human existence are not met, thepossibility of degrading human dignity is very high and easy to happen In thatsituation, it is easy to lose their self-worth However, today we are living in amaterialistic world where the standard of living has risen but at the same time thestandard of life is waning unabatedly Man’s incessant greed and lust for money hasbeen the prime cause for the loss of moral values Nowadays people are primarilyinterested in acquisition of money and status The presents day world is highlymaterialistic and the evers increasing greed for money Never content with what theyhave, they forever strive to amass money and material goods by any means Theywant to acquire more and more even if they have to do bad things

Also, because people place material values as central in their life, many socialfields are commercialized such as education, healthcare They forget the purpose ofeducation which is to educate and help people become a person with good qualities.They also forget that the role of health care is to save lives Instead, they considerprofit as the most important target Therefore, only rich people can afford to get agood education and attend top-quality schools, only rich people have the opportunities

to be cured and saved The alarming problem is that schools are turned intobusinesses There are many teachers doing unethical things just for material gain likebuying and selling points, overcharging or tutoring, and then forcing students toparticipate in order to make a profit without ensuring the quality of teaching This part

of teachers has taken advantage of their positions to turn education into a making tool Therefore, we can see that material gains have greatly affected humandignity

money Lack of self-control

We want to mention the subjective factor, that is themselves Adolescence is a timeperiod when youth begin to analyze issues, develop view points, rationalize, rebel andstruggle to develop a personality of their own Therefore, whatever they see in thesociety they try to imitate the same But the age of youth is such an age whereyoungsters don't really possess the ability to distinguish between what is beneficial forthem and what is harmful It is an age where we are attracted towards doing manynew things, without knowing the results of those actions in our future As a result, it iseassy to take a youth towards crime and immoral behavior like smoking, drinking,delivering abusing words, quarreling, sex abuse etc Moreover, they don’t know how

to live well and can’t make a plan for their future They only focus on their hobby,they want to show their personalities As a result, it’s very easy for them to get thewrong way

In addition, mobile phones, Media, internet blogs and websites, cinemas, play animportant role in honing and shaping the personality of the youth However, manymedia images, movies and games that not only neutralize violence but often glorify it.There is so much violence, vulgarity in all these entertainment avenues that have anegative impact on them We generally see small kids using mobiles and the internetfrom the start of the day till late night Due to this emerging addiction, they have lostmoral and ethical values

CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY 3.1 Data Collection Methods (Lan Oanh)

3.1.1 Collected Data: Secondary data

Data Collection Tools: This research has used mainly written document sourcessuch as previous researches, scientific magazines, newspapers, studys related tohuman dignity, etc The data collection process has been conducted through somereliable websites on the Internet including Wikipedia, google scholar or re seek, etc

3.1.2 Data Collection Methods

The first step is to find relevant documents by searching keywords in this topic,for example degrading of human, reasons lead to degrading human dignity, humandignity, violated human dignity, etc with the tools mentioned above Then, chooseappropriate documents or information of available scientific discoveries These datahave to ensure specificity, accuracy, and ability to serve research Besides, there issome data collected based on actual observations and knowledge of the group

3.2 Data Analysis Methods

3.2.1 Data Analysis Method: Quality Analysis.

Before analyzing specifically, we implemented data organization which meansclassifying and organizing data sets to make them more useful in the research process.And then, using a content analysis method combined observations to go into detailedresearch issues and give results, meet the aim of research and some solutions for thetopic