Balancing Act: A Neutrosophic Approach to Human Rights and Values in Varied Societal Contexts

Abstract

 This article explores the challenges that arise when human rights come into conflict with cultural, political, and 
ethical values in diverse societies. Eight areas of discord related to human rights are identified, and four criteria are proposed 
to assess how human rights relate to these values. These criteria include universality and cultural relativism, contextualization, 
ethical pluralism, and equity and social justice. The evaluation is based on neutrosophic selection criteria, employing the 
COPRAS multicriteria method. This analytical and decision-making approach is applied to eight specific cases of conflicts 
between human rights and values, such as women's rights, freedom of expression, and others. The results obtained provide a 
solid foundation for understanding how human rights relate to cultural, political, and ethical values in diverse societies. The 
article highlights the importance of finding a balance between protecting fundamental rights and respecting cultural and ethical 
diversity in resolving these conflicts. The promotion and protection of human rights remain a fundamental goal of the 
international community, regardless of cultural, political, or ethical differences.