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Democracy and human rights - Chapter 7 Flashcards

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What is responsible citizenship?

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It means that you do your duty as a citizen, you fulfil your responsibilities, and do what is right or expected of you as a citizen.

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What are your responsibilities as a citizen?

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Respect and promote human rights, participate in civil and political activities, vote, pay taxes, obey the law, care about your fellow citizens.

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What is a campaign?

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A planned series of actions intended to achieve a particular aim.

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What is a violation?

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Interfering with a person’s rights; doing something that is against the law.

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What is a project?

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A planned activity that have a specific purpose to improve something; usually take place over a long time.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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It is a document that enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of dignity, equality and freedom.

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Give 5 examples of rights SA citizens have.

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To be treated equally, to have dignity and self respect, to have an opinion, freedom of religion, a healthy environment.

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What is discrimination?

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Treating someone unfairly and unequally because they are, or you think they are, different from you.

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What are human rights violations?

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Hurting, disrespecting or acting against someone’s rights.

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Give 2 examples of human rights projects in SA.

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Orange Farm Human Rights Advice Centre; Youth Rights Project.

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Give 2 examples of campaigns in South Africa.

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Peermont School Support Programme; Demand Dignity Campaign.

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How do you evaluate campaigns?

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Identify the aims of the campaign and find out if these aims were achieved.

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What type of violence is a serious problem in SA?

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Violence against women such as rape, assault, murder and domestic abuse.

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Give an example of a campaign aimed at ending violence against women in SA?

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Hamba Violence.

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What is electronic media?

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ICT, computers, radios, TVs, cell phones and DVDs.

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What is print media?

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Newspapers, books, magazines, brochures, letters, adverts and billboards.

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Give 3 examples of social media.

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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,etc.

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What is freedom of expression?

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You can say what you think and feel freely; give information and viewpoints.

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What are limitations?

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Boundaries, restrictions, limits.

20
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What is paparazzi?

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Photojournalists who follow or chase after celebrities and politicians in both their public and private lives, looking for scandal.

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What is the media’s role in a democracy?

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To expose abuses and corruption, to keep voters informed of all sides of every newsworthy issue, to get the truth to the people about politics.

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Is the media always honest and fair?

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No. Media is often skewed by the personal views of the reporter or even bought by a participant in the story.

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What does the right to freedom of expression include?

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  1. Freedom of the press and other media.
  2. Freedom to receive or impart information or ideas.
  3. Freedom of artistic creativity.
  4. Academic freedom of scientific research.
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What limitations have been placed on your right to freedom of speech?

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You cannot say the following:
1. Propaganda for war.
2. Incitement of imminent violence.
3. Advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender and religion.
4. Incitement to cause harm.

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What is a whistle blower?

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A person who reports illegal or immoral activities.

26
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What is an investigative journalist?

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News reporters who try to find information that is of interest to the public, but that someone or an institution may try to hide.

27
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What is the Protection of State Information Bill?

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It proposes a long jail sentence for journalists or whistle blowers or anyone who makes state secrets public.

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What factors should you look at to decide if media reporting reflects a democratic society?

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Topics covered, positions taken by editors, space allocated to political topics, geographical distribution of information.

29
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Why is it important to critically analyse the media?

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To ensure that you get to the truth instead of believing false information.

30
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What are the big 5 sports in SA?

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Soccer, rugby, cricket, golf and motor racing.

31
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What are ideologies?

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Principles, philosophies, dogmas or ideas.

32
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What are world views?

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The general standpoint or side from which people see and interpret the world; collections of beliefs about life.

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What is culture?

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The beliefs, behaviours, items and ideas that are common to the members of a particular group or society. It includes, language, dress, customs values, norms, traditions and rituals.

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What sport is commonly practised in Eastern cultures?

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Martial arts or self-defence.

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Why is martial arts so integral to Eastern cultures?

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It is linked to the Shinto religion that many follow in the East. It is a spiritual activity there.

36
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Is sport a spiritual activity in Western cultures?

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No, it is seen as a way to make money.

37
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How did sport work under the apartheid regime?

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Certain sports were designated for specific racial groups. Rugby was for white boys while soccer was for black boys. Girls could only play netball.

38
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What’s intonga?

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Stick fighting.

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What is the purpose of sports?

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Boosting social status, recreation, teaching teamwork and self-discipline to children.

40
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How often are the Olympic Games held?

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Every 4 years.

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What is the Olympic Games?

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The best sports people from all over the world compete for gold medals in a variety of sports.

42
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What does the Olympics encourage?

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For all nations to participate in and have equal access to physical activity.

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What is gender?

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Socially formed roles, behaviours, activities, and roles that society gives to women and men.

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What gender bias exists in sport?

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Men who don’t compete are often ridiculed and women who excel at sport are accused of being too manly.

45
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Who often faces discrimination in sports?

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Women. They are often forced to wear impractical clothing like skirts that reduce their mobility instead of wearing the correct gear for the sport.

46
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What type of sports is favoured world wide?

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Male sports of all varieties.

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