Topic SIX Flashcards
Libertarian Theory
Based on freedom from government control
The rights of individuals to make their own choices and entitlements
Egalitarian Theory
Based on equality and equal treatment
Utilitarian theory
Based on the idea of common good
Universal Declaration of Human Rights basic principles
Secure claim to have a life (meeting of physical needs)
Secure claim to lead one’s own life (autonomy and self-determination
Secure claim against cruel or degrading treatment ( torture or rape)
Secure claim against severly unfair treatment (discrimination)
First generation Human Rights
Liberty and participation in political life
Freedom of speech
Right to vote
Second generation Human Rights
Related to equality in terms of economic social and cultural rights such as education and health
Third generation Human Rights
Beyond civil and social and include collective rights such as economic development and the right to an unpolluted environment
Philosophical values that underpin Human Rights
Life
Freedom an liberty
Equality and non discrimination
Justice
Solidarity Social responsibility
Philosophical values that underpin Human Rights
Life
Freedom an liberty
Equality and non discrimination
Justice
Solidarity Social responsibility
Philosophical values that underpin Human Rights
Life Freedom an liberty Equality and non discrimination Justice Solidarity Social responsibility Evolution, peace and non - violence Relations between humankind and nature
Praxis is
The idea that theory practice or learning and doing cannot be separated
Praxis is about action and knowledge
Theories underlying social justice
Libertarian theory- based on entitlement
Utilitarian theory- based on common good
Egalitarian theory- based on equality
The nature of Human Rights
Universal- extend to all people
Moral norms- provides strong reasons for granting individuals significant benefits
Exert normative force through national and international institutions
Are evident in specific lists and at the level of abstract values.
Set minimum standards of living rather than depicting an ideal world
Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Praxis theory
theory and practice cannot be separated
Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Morality
social work is essentially a moral activity
Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Passion
human rights are something to get passionate about
Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Ideology
Human rights perspectives have ideological implications for practice
Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Structural disadvantage
an understanding of disadvantage and structural oppression is imporatnt
Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Holism
restricted linear thinking must be rejected
Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Postmoderism and poststructuralism
a move beyond modernist approaches is necessary
Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Empowerment
enabling the powerless or less powerful to achieve more power.
Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Dialogical Praxis
Client and practitioner engage in a way where they learn from one another.
Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Participatory Democracy
all sections of the global society should be heard
Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Anti-colonialist practice
Removing the practitioner from the position of superiority.
Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Feminism
Critiquing dominant and oppressive patrarchal structure
Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Non-violence
A refusal to accept a course of violence even to achieve peaceful ends
Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Needs
Allowing individuals to define their own needs rather than having them imposed
Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Research
Should be orientated towards empowerment
Sources of Misuse of Power
Excessive claims to expertise Exaggerated claims of influence Failure of resonsability Abuse of position Disabling "Help" Inderminning personal Responsibitlity Neclecting rights
Political Participation What role can you take
Communicator Advocate Voter Lobbyist Persuader Collaborator Campaigner individualist Witness Activist
Intervention strategies in relation to Human rights
Mobilizing resources Fund-raising Documentation Existing services Legislation impact assessment Policy change Leadership Campaign structures Networking Self-help Key stakeholders
Ethical codes
Generally, have a section on privacy/ confidentiality
Covers: responsible use of information obtained; limits of confidentiality and how information will be used and can be accessed; disclosure of information; use of information for other purposes
General provisions also cover electronic records and social networking
Records should be
Thorough
Rationale
Relevant
Contemporaneous
Exceptions to common law duty of confidentiality
When consent is given for disclosure
Duty to warn because of the threat to life or public interest
Disclosure reasonably necessary for the enforcement of a law
Disclosure authorised or required by law
