test 2 Flashcards
an unwillingness to accept views, beliefs or behavior that are different from one’s own.
Intolerance
an opinion formed beforehand (preconceived) that is not based on facts or actual experience.
Prejudice:
hostility or ill treatment toward an individual or group, especially based on radical, political or religious differences.
Persecution:
the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Genocide:
: a document written by a committee of the United Nations and adopted in 1948 that states the rights that everyone in the world should have.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
an intergovernmental organization made up of 193 member states that was formed in 1945 shortly after World War II. The stated purpose of the UN is to bring peace to all nations of the world.
United Nations:
In simple terms, what is a right?
A right is a legal or natural entitlement to have something or to do something without interference from others.
charter of rights and freedoms ?
1982
laws proposed or enacted by the federal government of canada
federal legislation
laws proposed or enacted by provincial or territorial governements for their jurisdiction ( the geographical area over which they have authority).
provincial legislation
the rights held by a group ( not by the individual members of the group ) indigenous rights , womens rights , childrens rights .
group rights
a political nterm used to desrcibe and protect the unique character of quebec within canada
distinct society
The practice of treating a person or group of people unfairly
discrimination
A legal or natural entitlement to have, say, or
do something, which may or may not be based in law.
rights
Someone who is informed about social
issues and engaged in working to improve his or her
community, province, territory, or country.
active citizen
An attempt to persuade others by giving
reasons and evidence for a point of view.
arguement
universal declaration of human rights states that rights are essential for what 3 things .
freedom , peace and justice in the world
what links members of a society together
good interest
common values
what are 3 non - charter of rights that canadians have
- health care
- public education
- a minimum wage
Ways to become a canadian citizen
- be born in canada
- having a parent who is canadian
- applying for citizenship
7 categories of rights listed in the charter
- fundamental freedoms
- democratic right
- legal rights
- .mobility rights
- equality rights
- language rights
- indigenous rights
why are rights and responsibilities important
Rights and responsibilties make our community better . Rights and freedoms we have that are protected by law and responsibilities are duties that we should do in order to be a good citizen .
what are 2 sources of rights
human rights - the rights we are all born with
legal rights - Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person .
democratic rights
Democratic rights include the right for every Canadian citizen, aged 18 and older, to vote in an election
List 5 rights you think are important listed in The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Equality before the law
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Education
- Marry and have a family
- Privacy
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is “universal”. What does that mean
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- That means that everyone has the same rights regardless of who they are, where
- they are or what they believe. The Declaration rejects all forms of discrimination.
