Human Rights Definitions Flashcards

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Censorship

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The practice of suppressing and limiting access to materials considered obscene offensive or a threat

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Discrimination

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Treating someone differently based of prejudice

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Extremism

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Believing and supporting something very far from what most people deem as correct or reasonable

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Human rights

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The basic entitlements of all humans which we get for just being human

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Personal conviction

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Something a person feels strongly about

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Absolute poverty

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A state of deprivation where a person cannot afforded basic human needs

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Relative poverty

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A state of poverty measured in relation to the standards of society where a person lives

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Social justice

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Promoting a fair society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity
Making sure everyone has equal rights and opportunities

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