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Health, Socialization

Dance therapy

Music and dancing during the whole history and everywhere in the  world has allways been the most popular way of entertainment and celebration. This is the first indication that the dance is not just a way of expression and entertainment, but an inner human need to defuse the body and the mind. Indeed, the dance according to all modern studies is one of the most effective methods for physical and mental health and balance.

Regarding physical health, especially if the dancing is intensive and fast, Like Modern dance, salsa, latin, Hip hop, traditional etc. is one of the best aerobic exercises and exercises the body without strain (especially if there is suitable shockproof floor) In addition to burning fat, strengthening and tightening of the muscles, gives elasticity, balance and helps to correct and elegant posture. The dancers always are said to have well-shaped bodies and beautiful style.

Apart from exercise for the body, is one of the best means of psychological relief and uplifting. Dance like other art forms, is proved to significantly contribute to the elimination of stress and the development of good psychological mood. Of course music which always accompanies also has a crucial role for that. To fight stress researches have shown that one of the most effective methods is to engage in dances like the Argentine Tango, the bachata and the waltz that have relaxing and romantic rhythm. Couples In particular, the benefits are even greater since achieved strengthening the relationship and physical and mental communication.

In what areas can benefit dance our health; In too many, even in things that are not obvious. For example, according to the British health organization,  just 30 minutes of dance a week reduces the risk of heart attack by 50% and reduces the incidence of dementia and Alzheimer in percentage reaching 76%.

Dance therapy starts becoming very popular as it has shown great results. There are even experts in dance therapy all over the world. But if you can’t afford, you can also do it on your own! You can find more info at American dance therapy association. In Greece Dance and art center of Crete has been the first dance and art center for physical and mental health through dancing and arts.

But dance is not only fun and health. Social dances like salsa, latin, Argentine Tango, LIndy hop etc are a great tool for socialzation. You have the chance to meet and dance with people and furthermore the common interests and activities unite people even more. And if some people believe that dancing is not for everybody it is very wrong. Old people, people in bad physical shape, disabled people, all can dance.  Let’s end this article with a video of girl without feet dancing Argentine Tango.

Human rights, Socialization

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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Economic, Social and Cultural rights are a division of the human rights. Almost 6 decades ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights took place which ensured that everyone in the world, regardless of social background, culture, race, caste, creed and economic stability be given equal rights. Economic, cultural and social rights were granted and were a part of the charter. Economic rights encompass the right to work, the right to education and so on. Social rights include the right to a good housing society, security, right to food, and cultural rights include rights for certain cultural groups as well as minorities.

Economic, social and cultural rights are terms too huge and require to be defined properly. At the ICESCR (a convention on the basic rights to be granted to humans as citizens of this planet), most of the countries participated and ratified the charter. The treaty signed by the participating nations is legally binding by force, and grants certain rights to humans across the globe. They are as follows:

  • Work Rights: Providing decent working environment and making sure no one is exploited at work are some of the things taken into consideration. Also, forced labour is shunned and looked down upon, and people can legally seek protection. Workers have the right to form their groups and unions.
  • Right to Education (RTE): The right to education ensures that children get free primary education so that they start inculcating learning and reading habits right from the start. Also, schemes like mid-day meals where under privilege children get free meals are used to ensure people get some incentives to come to college.
  • Cultural rights pertain to minority groups who should be allowed to celebrate their festivals and be allowed live in peace and with dignity in places where majority group resides.
  • Right to housing ensures that people get proper living conditions wherever they purchase a residence. Also, people should have equal access to renting and purchasing property.
  • Right to food scheme sees to it that no one is denied of nutrition. People have the basic right to be free from hunger and enough ways to get the food that will satiate their hunger.
  • Right to water and sanitation is present for people. Water should be accessible for day to day activities and the government of a country should ensure that such facilities are provided to the citizens.