chapter 4 human rights

Question 1

define human rights

Answer 1

basic entitlements that belong to every individual, regardless of their background

Question 2

examples of human rights

Answer 2

1. right of child to know parent
2. right of child to a nationality
3. right of the family to protection
4. right of minors to protection from marriage
5. right to food, clothing, or housing

Question 3

purpose of human rights

Answer 3

1. affirm the dignity of every person
2. protect people from abuse
3. make sure all basic needs are met

Question 4

universal human rights

Answer 4

1. right to life
2. prohibit slavery
   3.prohibit discrimination
3. innocent until proven guilty
4. right to education

Question 5

define diversity

Answer 5

variation in important human characteristics

Question 6

primary dimensions of diversity

Answer 6

1. age
2. race
3. gender

Question 7

secondary dimensions of diversity

Answer 7

1. first language
2. communication style
3. family status

Question 8

define multicultural society

Answer 8

society where people of different races, cultures and traditions live side by side with respect

Question 9

define multiculturalism

Answer 9

consists of people from different ethnic backgrounds and religions living and working together

Question 10

define identity

Answer 10

sense of self

Question 11

define culture

Answer 11

beliefs, customs, and habits acquired by individuals as members of the society

Question 12

define race

Answer 12

social construct used to categorize humans based on physical characteristics, genetics, and ancestry

Question 13

define ethnicity

Answer 13

individual’s sense of identification, which provides a sense of belonging to a reference group (African American, Native american)

Question 14

define cultural pluralism

Answer 14

motion that groups should be encouraged to hold on to what gives them their unique identity, while maintaining their membership in the larger social framework