Cultural vs.

Universal Human Rights

Directions: In pairs share this document and fill out your perspective of the case study

Cultural

Point Women have different roles culturally that school interferes with.

Evidence “The traditional Maasai house was designed for people on the move and thus their
houses were very impermanent in nature. The houses are either circular or loaf-
shaped, and are made by women”

Explain Although they do not attend school, there are roles that they follow
traditionally, such as women building the homes being one example. These
are roles implemented into their culture and society that school may interfere
with.

Link https://www.masaimara.travel/maasai-tribe-facts.php

Universal

Point Marriage overrides education, against their will for necessity

Evidence Typically, Maasai girls are circumcised between ages 11-13 and then soon
married to a man chosen by her father in exchange for cattle.
Explain Girls must leave school and get married young against their will to support
their family. This is violating their rights, as they have no choice but to
marry for the survival of their family.
Link https://www.brookings.edu/blog/education-plus-development/2017/07/25/
how-girls-education-intersects-with-maasai-culture-in-kenya/