Jan Exams

Question 1

What is social justice

Answer 1

The fair division of resources , opportunities and privileges in society

Question 2

What are human rights

Answer 2

The basic right and freedoms that belong to every person in the world from birth until death.
They can never be taken away only restricted e,g breaking a law-jail .

Question 3

Should we have a right to digital privacy

Answer 3

Yes we all deserve privacy to a certain extent. Not everyone should have access but some people like parents to protect you and make sure you are safe online

Question 4

How can human rights be restricted

Answer 4

If you break the law , or you’re in interests of national security they can send you to prison restricting you from your right of freedom . Or in extreme cases in some countries e.g El Salvador if you kill someone taking all their rights you lose your rights equally in prison

Question 5

What are 5 examples of human rights

Answer 5

The right to having a religion
The right to travel
The right to a job with fair wage and membership in trade unions
The right to rest from work
Right to education

Question 6

What is the universal declaration of human rights

Answer 6

After the Second World War the protection of human rights came to a international priority ending the the universal declaration of human rights

Question 7

How many states contributed to the universal declaration of human rights

Answer 7

The United Nations allowed more than 50 member states to contribute. The human rights were adopted in 1948

Question 8

Should there be a right to internet access

Answer 8

No as you can live without internet. Unless you or someone you know pays for it then use it. If not then forget it as it doesn’t benefit you having the internet to use instagram, facebook ect.
Yes as it can be useful for,,,

Question 9

How do Hindus in India view human rights

Answer 9

They are trying to move away from the caste system which separates poor and rich massively in all aspects of there life

Question 10

How does islam view human rights

Answer 10

The Quran contains references to social justice.
Concepts center to social justice have historically been important to the Islamic faith.
One of Islam’s five pillars is “zakat” and alms giving is all about assisting the poor and charity for the poor

Question 11

How does Judaism view human rights

Answer 11

Jonathan sacks states that social justice is central to Judaism he explains
“Simcha” gladness
“Tzedakah” religious obligation to preform charity
“Chesed” religious deeds of kindness
“Tikkun olam” healing the world; allows for social justice

Question 12

Social justice in Christianity bible quote and meaning

Answer 12

Micah 6:8 is a call to listen to God , to do justice from hearts of mercy and compassion marked by the humility of Christ
Micah 6:8 “what does the lord require of you, but to act justly to love mercy and walk humbly with your God”

Question 13

What words does prejudice come from

Answer 13

The words “fojudge before” and that means to form a unfavourable opinion or feeling about a person or group of people. That means people are always being prejudiced without being aware as the thoughts can usually stay inside.

Question 14

What is discrimination

Answer 14

Making a distinction against a person or thing based on the group, class or category they belong to rather than basing any action or individual merit

Question 15

What’s the distinction between prejudice and discrimination

Answer 15

Prejudice is to do with attitude and discrimination is to do with action

Question 16

How can discrimination be lawful

Answer 16

People are paid differently depending on there skills and status so an employer will discriminate between employe on their skills and status by how much they are paid

Question 17

How can you tell discrimination is unlawful

Answer 17

When people are being treated differently by
Gender
Race
Marriage or civil partnerships
Gender reassignment
Sexual orientation
Disability
Nationality
Religion or political opinion
Age
Ethnic background

Question 18

What’s a stereotype

Answer 18

Image of a group that ignores individual differences within that group

Question 19

What is prejudice

Answer 19

Negative opinion about a group that isn’t based on facts

Question 20

What does assumptions mean

Answer 20

Conclusions drawn from limited knowledge of the facts without proof

Question 21

What does discrimination mean

Answer 21

Prejudice in action. Treating people in a negative way because they are members of a particular group

Question 22

What is positive discrimination

Answer 22

When someone discriminaties in a positive way. It’s also unlawful

Question 23

What is relative poverty

Answer 23

What a particular society considers to be poor, e.g someone in the uk,ight be considered to be relatively poor if they live on less than average uk income

Question 24

What’s absolute poverty

Answer 24

When someone does not have access to basic human needs such as water , clothing , education and shelter

Question 25

Is there enough food to feed the whole world

Answer 25

Yes the world produces enough food to feed everyone but many still go hungry

Question 26

What is food waste

Answer 26

One- third of food produced is lost or wasted- enough to feed 1.26 billion people

Question 27

What is food production

Answer 27

The world produces enough to feed 1”5 times the current population

Question 28

Hunger

Answer 28

More than 800million people were going hungry in 2021. Hunger is caused by so many factors e.g Poverty Conflict Climate change No access to food No social protection Lack of international finiance Lack of trade

Question 29

What’s digital poverty

Answer 29

It’s lack of access to digital technologies including hardware, smartphones , computers ect. And no access to reliable internet

Question 30

Fuel poverty

Answer 30

10% or more of income goes to energy Fuel poverty is being unable to constantly afford to keep one’s home functioning lights ect and adequately heated

Question 31

What’s generational poverty

Answer 31

This is when two generations in a family have experienced poverty in a row. It’s hard to get out of this poverty

Question 32

Situational poverty

Answer 32

Caused bY a sudden crisis or loss and often temporary

Question 33

Urban poverty

Answer 33

Overcrowded housing, risk of forceful evictions , lack of safe water access , sanitation and water collection

Question 34

Rural poverty

Answer 34

Live in a rural setting whilst lacking financial resources and essentials for living

Question 35

What’s a poverty trap

Answer 35

A poverty trap means those who are impoverished are unable to escape it. They occur when the economic system demands a lot of money to pull those without a lot of money out of poverty . Those without a lot of money find it hard to find that amount, which creates a vicious cycle trapping them

Question 36

They cycle of poverty

Answer 36

Family gets in poverty Grow up in poverty Little access to education to get skills which are needed for good jobs Struggles to find a good job due to poverty Remains with poverty cycle And repeats