Manifestations of the violation of basic human rights in the 21st Century

Abstract

In the current era, Urdu novels resiliently deal with themes of social inequality, gender discrimination, religious extremism, exploitation and state oppression. Novelists are not only writing novels for the sake of art but also effectively using them as a tool to spread awareness and exploitation of human rights. The most highlighted topics in novels of 21st century on social and individual levels are human degradation, subordination of rights and unavailability of justice. In some novels issues like women exploitation, child labour, class discrimination and degraded behaviour towards minorities have been highlighted. These novels discuss the importance of basic human rights which should be provided and protected in every situation. The modern narrative style diligently presents the realistic picture of social injustices and human sufferings.  This article truly appreciates the fact that Urdu literature doesn't only beautifully present the creativity of art but also it's a documentation which raises the voice against human rights exploitation.