Rights and Freedom Flashcards
to leave a place where you have lived for a long time; to make somebody do this
uprooted
an involuntary or coerced movement of a person or people away from their home or home region
forcibly displaced
dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
xenophobia
individuals, groups, or entities consistently and unjustly blamed or targeted as convenient explanations for problems
perennial scapegoats
uneven distribution of duties, where certain individuals or groups have to bear a disproportionately larger share of the responsibilities
disproportional responsibility
Prolonged, unjust treatment or control over individuals or groups, often through the use of power, discrimination, or systemic injustice
oppression
weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally
vulnerable
the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
accountability
involves active participation in civic activities and public affairs by individuals and communities
civil engagement
the systematic mistreatment or harassment of individuals or groups based on their characteristics, often involving discrimination, violence, or the denial of basic rights
persecution
such actions, policies, or systems suppress freedom and dissent, often through force, censorship, and intimidation
repressive
the process of enabling individuals or communities to gain control over their lives, fostering self-confidence and autonomy
empowerment
a fundamental set of principles outlining the governance structure and powers of a state or organization
constitution
emphasizes the coexistence of diverse beliefs and backgrounds within a society, promoting tolerance and inclusivity
pluralism
the ability of individuals or entities to make independent decisions and govern themselves
autonomy