Dignity

Dignity to me means respect. It is in itself an entity that we all possess, it is innate. The dignity one may posess is self respect. This can be explained by the fact that it is commonly said that people who behave in ways that are seen as abnormal are often said to have no dignity. for example prositutes whose behaviour is a social anomoly could be seen as people who disrespect themselves or their bodies.

Dignity can be related to pride. Often times when people are forced into situations that they feel uncomfortable in they are asked what they have to lose and their answer is their DIGNITY. Here we could use the example of beggers. it is the type of thing that one really has to "put their pride in their pocket" in order to do.

Dignity is a basic human right because that every person is entitled to based on basic principel that everyone is equal. Every person deserves the respet and consideration of their fellow human being. We all have intrinsic value.