The conditions of tolerance Flashcards
Language
Public order
Social relations
Political processes
Communal events, historical observations, etc
Majority-minority relations and indigenous people
Language
No use of racial, ethnical, etc.
Public order
equal access to social benefits, public activities, and educational and economic opportunities for all groups, men and women, racial, ethnic, religious, young and old, social classes, etc.
Social relations
Based on mutual respect for the human dignity of all in society.
Political processes
Essentially democratic with equal opportunity for participation of minorities, men and women.
Majority-minority relations and indigenous people
The society or the particular group (school, business, etc.) intentionally provides space for exchanges among and between
Communal events, historical observations, etc
Such public events involve all who are concerned in both planning and participation.
Sensitivity to the historic consequences to all concerned is demonstrated in observing historical events, national holidays, etc.
Cultural events and manifestations
All cultures of the society have opportunities to celebrate their traditions and are represented in all national and community cultural events.
All cultures of the society have opportunities to celebrate their traditions and are represented in all national and community cultural events.
Religious practices
All are free to observe the practices of their religious faiths so long as the rights and integrity of others are respected. No one is required to participate involuntarily in religious observances.
Intergroup co-operation
Common concerns of the entire community are addressed by all groups. Solutions to public problems and controversies are co-operatively sought by all groups as are the common social goals.
Define discrimination
means to treat people unfairly and differently. Discrimination denies people their rights, power and privileges. To discriminate is to violate human rights.
Prejudice
An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable.
What is the Violation of human rights?
To violate the most basic human rights is to deny individuals their fundamental rights. It is, in a sense, to treat them as if they are less than human and undeserving of respect and dignity.
Bias
A particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned
Intolerance and Human Rights Standards:
Human rights standards and laws
specific restraints in indicating what governments cannot do to citizens and what citizens must refrain from doing to other citizens.