110+ ‘Rights’ Writing Prompts
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Bridging the Gap
Take a historical event that changed the rights of women and compare it to today. Write about the progress made and discuss continued challenges faced by women.
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Portraying Powerful Pioneers
Write about a woman in history who has significantly made an impact on your life or shaped your perspective in any way.
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Bill of Rights in Real Life
Discuss one of the amendments from the Bill of Rights and present a real-life scenario where it is at stake.
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Understanding Democracy
Write about what Democracy means to you and detail a situation where you experienced it personally.
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Dystopia Within Utopia
Write a story in a society that appears to be a utopia on the surface, but underneath, it controls and suppresses its citizens in horrifying ways.
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Arctic Gold Rush
Imagine the discovery of valuable resources in the Arctic, sparking an intense scramble.
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Pack Politics
Write a story set in a complex society of werewolves, exploring the political dynamics, power struggles and social norms.
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The Suffragette’s Letter
Write a series of letters between a Victorian woman involved in the suffragette movement and her disapproving family.
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The Consequences of Singularity
Imagine the repercussions on society after scientists create sentient AI beings that demand equal rights as humans.
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The Faulty Future
In a dystopian future ruled by an unforgiving authoritarian regime, a group of insurgent time-travellers must carry out a horrifying task to alter the course of history.
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Examining Animal Rights
Consider the ethical issue surrounding the use of animals for various human needs.
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Into the Fishbowl
Imagine a world where fish rule the land and humanity is confined to small, water-filled bowls.
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The Superhero Lobbyist
Write about a retired superhero who now uses their influence to lobby for legislation protecting superheroes’ rights.
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Behind The Speeches
Imagine you are a speechwriter for a Civil Rights leader. Detail the process of drafting one of their speeches.
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Bystander Perspective
Write a story from the perspective of someone who initially resisted the Civil Rights movement but had a change of heart.
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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times
Write about a day in the life of an ordinary person living through the Civil Rights era.
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Women’s Rights March
Write a letter to Susan B. Anthony detailing your thoughts on the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls.
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Nature’s Legal Status
Imagine a world where nature – forests, bodies of water, mountains – have their own legal rights.
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The Evolution of Feminism
Examine the evolution of feminism and its significance in contemporary society.
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Reindeer Revolution
Write a Christmas tale from the perspective of a disgruntled reindeer leading an uprising.
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Should Juveniles be tried as Adults?
Discuss whether adolescent offenders committing heinous crimes should receive punishment equivalent to adult criminals.
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Legislation of Superpowers
Imagine a world where superheroes are being regulated by government policies.
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“Dethroned Royals”
Write about a royal family that are ousted in a coup and must strategize to retake their throne.
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Zombie Rights Activists
Write a story from the perspective of a zombie rights activist working to change public opinion and establish laws to protect zombie rights.
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Women of the Prohibition
Design a scenario of women’s contributions and reactions during the Prohibition Era.
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Technology and Ethics
Write about a time when you questioned the ethics behind a tech innovation or usage.
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Exotic Pets: Unconventional Love
Argue for or against keeping exotic pets. What are the pros and cons?
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Amendments in Order
If you could amend or add a human right to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what would it be and why?
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The Future of Rights
In your opinion, what might be the next major step or challenge in advancing human rights across the globe?
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History and Human rights
Choose a historical event where human rights were central to the issue, and analyze how your perspective on the event is influenced by your own values and beliefs.
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Universal Yet Personal
Identify a human right which you feel is often overlooked or ignored, and discuss why it deserves more attention.
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Understanding Human Rights
What specific human right do you feel most passionate about, and why is it important to you?
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Immigration Opinions
Discuss your stance on immigration policies & rights across the world and where you believe reform is needed.
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Tech and Privacy
Discuss your opinion on whether we pay too high a price in terms of privacy for using technology.
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Global Impacts of Migration
Write about the global consequences of migration, both positive and negative.
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Combat Against Labor Injustice
Imagine you are a social activist fighting for workers’ rights. Describe a day in your life.
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Android Rights
Machines have gained sentience and began demanding for equal rights. Write a persuasive argument either for or against this movement.
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The Beast Bazaar
Imagine a marketplace where mythical creatures are bought, sold, or traded, and describe a day in the life of a vendor.
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The Role of Unionism
Discuss the role of Unionism in creating change, using the United Farm Workers union as an example.
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Cesar Chavez: The Man
Write about your understanding of Cesar Chavez as a person and as a figure in history.
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Reindeer Rebellion
Describe a humorous scenario where the reindeer refuse to pull Santa’s sleigh due to request for union rights.
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Role of Art in Social Movements
Write a paper that delves into a particular social movement and the role art and artists played in it.
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March on Washington
Describe what it would’ve been like to attend the iconic March on Washington from a child’s perspective.
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Civil Rights Movement Inspirations
Imagine living during the civil rights movement. Who would be your hero or inspiration? Why?
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Children of the Holocaust
Portray the life of a Jewish child living in a concentration camp during World War II.
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Fighting for the Downtrodden
Create a story based on a social worker’s involvement in the Civil Rights Movement in 1960s America.
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Treacherous Journey to Freedom
Write about an enslaved person’s journey to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
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Inside the Suffragettes
Imagine you’re a suffragette at the turn of the 20th century fighting for women’s right to vote.
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The Civil Rights Movement
Write about what the civil rights movement means to you and how it has impacted your life or the lives of people around you.
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The Declaration’s Echoing Lines
Pick a line from the Declaration of Independence that resonates with you and write a narrative around it.
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Elves on Strike
Imagine a scenario where all of the elves at Santa’s workshop go on strike. Detail the events leading up to this and the resolution.
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The Evolution of Feminism
Write about the evolution of feminism from first-wave to today’s fourth-wave.
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Historical Injustice
Base a legal argument on a real historical event where justice was not rightly served.
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Corporate Misdoings
Develop an argument against a fictitious corporation with unethical business practices.
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Civil Rights Movements: A Closer Look
Write about the role of students and young activists in a chosen civil rights movement.
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Social Justice Champion
Imagine being a key figure in a social justice movement of your interest. Write about the challenges and triumphs you face.
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AI Rights Revolution
Imagine a world where AI are fighting for their rights. Write a story about their struggle.
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Animal Rights and Ethics
Write about your opinion on the ethical aspects of using animals for scientific research.
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Civil Rights Reversal
Visualize a society where civil rights have been stripped away and citizens are monitored constantly.
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Droids’ Rights Activist
Write a piece arguing for or against the sentient rights of droids in the Star Wars universe.
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The Ethics of AI
Despite their intelligence and capabilities, should artificial intelligence beings be granted rights similar to humans?
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Threads of Rebellion
Compose a story of a female textile worker who decides to start a women’s labor rights movement in response to mistreatment and poor working conditions
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Bright Smoke, Dark Shadows
Write a narrative from the perspective of a child labourer in a dark, noisy, and dangerous factory during the height of the Industrial Revolution
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Censorship Versus Freedom of Speech
Write about whether censorship limits freedom of speech or protects society from harmful content.
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Capital Punishment in Modern Societies
Argue for or against the use of the death penalty in the 21st century.
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Ethics of Animal Testing
Debate whether animal testing for medical and cosmetic research is necessary.
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School Uniform Controversy
Debate whether or not school uniforms should be required in public schools.
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Hidden in Plain Sight
Create a vampire character who has, instead of hiding, chosen to live openly among humans.
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Timeline Transformation
Create a written plan for turning a historical event into a timeline infographic.
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Love Across the Ages
Imagine a meaningful conversation between lovers from different historical periods about the changing definition of love.
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Top Secret Tech Titans
Imagine a future where technology giants and social media moguls secretly influence global events behind the scene.
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Peculiar Pet Competition
A town holds an annual peculiar pet competition and this year, the competition is fierce.
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Codifying Chaos
Suppose you’re part of a group forming rules in a world gone awry due to a zombie outbreak. Describe the governance system you put in place, and explain why.
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Utopia or Dystopia?
Describe a world transformed by superhero leadership, where superpowers determine status and political control.
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Animal Testing or Animal Rights?
Take a stand on the ethical implications of animal testing for scientific research.
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Speak Up, Animals!
Imagine if animals could talk, then, write a conversation between you and an animal of your choice.
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The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Describe the journey of the real-life character Margaret Brown, known as Molly Brown, aboard the Titanic.
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Underage Restrictions
Write about Harry’s experiences with the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery.
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Unforgivable Acts
Muglles have human rights and Wizards have magical laws. Write about the ethical issues behind Harry Potter Universe’s ‘Unforgivable Curses’.
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Terraformed Dystopia
Imagine a future where Earth has been terraformed for interplanetary tourists, but the original residents are now marginalized and living in slums.
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Android Awakening
Write a story about an AI robot gaining consciousness and struggling to understand human emotions.
