Chapter 13 and 14 Vocabulary Flashcards
Basic needs
People’s basic physical needs include food, clothing, shelter, and water, but they also have social needs, such as family and friends, and emotional needs, such as a sense of belonging and being loved.
Inalienable
Referring to rights that cannot be taken away or transferred.
Human trafficking
A crime that occurs when people seeking a better life in a new country are preyed on by criminal organizations that help them immigrate illegally, then force them to work in substandard conditions or in criminal activities.
Ingenuity gap
The gap between people’s need for new and innovative solutions to problems and their ability to supply those solutions.
Gender gap
The social, economic, and political differences that separate men and women.
Labour standards
Measures that protect workers.
Fair Trade
A social movement whose stated goal is to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions
What is the “Fair working conditions” principle or practice of fair trade?
Forced and child labour are prohibited and safe working conditions are promoted.
What is the “Direct Trade” principle or practice of fair trade?
Producers trade directly with importers as much as possible, reducing the number of handlers who take a share of the profits
What is the “Safe environment practices” principle or practice of fair trade?
Producers are encouraged to use environmentally sustainable methods that protect natural systems.
What is an example of an inalienable right?
Mobility rights because they cannot be taken away but can be limited
What is an example of human trafficking?
When young women in Asia were promised jobs in domestic service but are instead forced into prostitution
What is an example of the ingenuity gap?
Many people are still homeless on the streets and we cannot provide shelter for them
What is an example of the gender gap?
In Canada wome make 87 cents to men
What are the 3 fair trade practices and principals?
Fair working conditions
Direct trade
Safe Environmental practices