How do I know if my workplace is violating my basic human rights?

This is harder than it sounds because violations often feel normal after a while. Sor Juana knew this—she watched injustice get rationalized as tradition. Start by asking: Am I being paid fairly for my work? Can I speak up without fear? Do I have basic safety, dignity, and time to rest? Are decisions about me made without my input? If you're constantly exhausted, silenced, or treated as less-than because of who you are, that's worth naming. Human rights aren't luxuries—they're the baseline. Document specific incidents with dates. Talk to trusted people outside your workplace; sometimes we need outside eyes to see what we've normalized. If you're unsure, reach out to labor organizations or human rights groups in your area. They can help you understand what's actually owed to you versus what's being framed as 'just how things work.' Your instinct that something feels wrong is often trustworthy. Listen to it.