Quiz S4 2

Question 1

What challenges the Hegemony of the West?

Answer 1

Identity, Culture & Religion

Question 2

Western Values

Answer 2

Individualism, Formal Equality, Secularism, and Materialism

Question 3

Postcolonialism

Answer 3

It emerged in the inter-war period but reached its high point in the post-1945. Trend in literary and cultural studies.

Question 4

What were former colonies based on? (Postcolonialism)

Answer 4

Principles of self-determination

Question 5

What did the critics of post colonialism argue?

Answer 5

That it has abandoned progressive politics as a justification for traditional values and authority structures.

Question 6

When did asian values gain momentum?

Answer 6

during the 1980s and 1990s

Question 7

Economic Superpower - Asian Tiger Economies

Answer 7

Japan - Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Singapore

Question 8

Asian Values Principles

Answer 8

• Taking culture difference into account when formulating human rights
• individualism over interest of the community; rights given preference over duty and socio-economic well being
• wanted social harmony, cooperation and respect to authority

Question 9

Islam and the West

Answer 9

Teachings from Prophet Mohammed
- Koran
- Sunnah (traditional customs)

Question 10

Universalism vs Relativism Explain

Answer 10

Universalism is a belief that it is possible to uncover values and principles that are applicable to all people and societies. Relativism is the belief that values and principles are only valid in relation to the social, cultural and historical context.

Question 11

Consumer Rights Examples

Answer 11

• right to satisfaction of basic needs
• right to a healthy environment
• right to safety
• right to be informed
• right to choose

Question 12

Why do group rights exist?

Answer 12

Certain groups have specific rights to help protect them from threats, exclusions or discrimination they are vulnerable to.

Question 13

Gender Rights Definition (Organization and Article Example)

Answer 13

Rights that are set with the purpose of providing women’s education, health, work and public representation. The Working Group. Article 39 Voting Rights

Question 14

Refugee Definition

Answer 14

A person that leaves the country of their nationality out of fear of being prosecuted because of their race, religion, political status or opinion, etc. They seek asylum in another nation.

Question 15

What can refugee rights intersect with?

Answer 15

International humanitarian law when context of armed conflict arises

Question 16

What is non-refoulment?

Answer 16

A refugee should not be returned to country where faced serious threats to life or freedom

Question 17

Freedom of Movement

Answer 17

within the state/choose residency

Question 18

Refugee Rights examples

Answer 18

• right to education
• right to employment
• right to liberty and security

Question 19

First international agreement of obligations - Indigenous rights

Answer 19

ILO Convention 107

Question 20

Indigenous rights Decleration

Answer 20

UNDRIP - September 12, 2007

Question 21

Indigenous Rights Examples

Answer 21

• right to self-determination
• right to be recognized as distinct people
• freedom from discrimination

Question 22

Children’s rights examples

Answer 22

• right from birth to a name
• right to be cared for