Social Justice and Human Rights Flashcards
What are human rights?
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings should be entitled.
What is required for all people to have human rights?
All people must acknowledge the responsibility to respect and help provide for the rights of others.
What does social justice mean?
Social justice means ensuring society treats people fairly whether they are poor or wealthy.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
The UDHR, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, sets out the rights to which every person should be entitled.
What is the UK’s obligation regarding human rights?
The UK government is obliged to provide these rights to people living in the UK.
What is the relationship between human rights and responsibilities?
People can only have human rights if they acknowledge the responsibility to ensure these rights are available.
What is an example of a human right and its corresponding responsibility?
Humans have the right to freedom of speech, but the responsibility not to say something that causes offence.
What does social justice aim to protect?
Social justice aims to protect people’s rights and opportunities, ensuring the least advantaged members of society are treated fairly.
What does equality mean?
Equality means having equal rights, status, and opportunities.
What do Christianity and Buddhism teach about equality?
Christianity teaches that all people are equal because they are made in God’s image, while Buddhism expresses loving-kindness through treating people equally.
What is prejudice?
Prejudice means holding biased (usually negative) opinions about an individual or a group of people.
What is discrimination?
Discrimination refers to actions or behavior arising from holding prejudiced views.
Who was Libby Lane?
In 2014, Libby Lane became the first female bishop in the Church of England.
