Topic SIX

Question 1

Libertarian Theory

Answer 1

Based on freedom from government control

The rights of individuals to make their own choices and entitlements

Question 2

Egalitarian Theory

Answer 2

Based on equality and equal treatment

Question 3

Utilitarian theory

Answer 3

Based on the idea of common good

Question 4

Universal Declaration of Human Rights basic principles

Answer 4

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)

Question 5

First generation Human Rights

Answer 5

Liberty and participation in political life
Freedom of speech
Right to vote

Question 6

Second generation Human Rights

Answer 6

Related to equality in terms of economic social and cultural rights such as education and health

Question 7

Third generation Human Rights

Answer 7

Beyond civil and social and include collective rights such as economic development and the right to an unpolluted environment

Question 8

Philosophical values that underpin Human Rights

Answer 8

Life
Freedom an liberty
Equality and non discrimination

Justice
Solidarity Social responsibility

Question 8

Philosophical values that underpin Human Rights

Answer 8

Life
Freedom an liberty
Equality and non discrimination

Justice
Solidarity Social responsibility

Question 8

Philosophical values that underpin Human Rights

Answer 8

Life
Freedom an liberty 
Equality and non discrimination 
Justice 
Solidarity
Social responsibility 
Evolution, peace and non - violence 
Relations  between humankind and nature

Question 9

Praxis is

Answer 9

The idea that theory practice or learning and doing cannot be separated
Praxis is about action and knowledge

Question 10

Theories underlying social justice

Answer 10

Libertarian theory- based on entitlement
Utilitarian theory- based on common good
Egalitarian theory- based on equality

Question 11

The nature of Human Rights

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Praxis theory

Answer 12

theory and practice cannot be separated

Question 13

Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Morality

Answer 13

social work is essentially a moral activity

Question 14

Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Passion

Answer 14

human rights are something to get passionate about

Question 15

Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Ideology

Answer 15

Human rights perspectives have ideological implications for practice

Question 16

Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Structural disadvantage

Answer 16

an understanding of disadvantage and structural oppression is imporatnt

Question 17

Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Holism

Answer 17

restricted linear thinking must be rejected

Question 18

Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Postmoderism and poststructuralism

Answer 18

a move beyond modernist approaches is necessary

Question 19

Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Empowerment

Answer 19

enabling the powerless or less powerful to achieve more power.

Question 20

Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Dialogical Praxis

Answer 20

Client and practitioner engage in a way where they learn from one another.

Question 21

Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Participatory Democracy

Answer 21

all sections of the global society should be heard

Question 22

Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Anti-colonialist practice

Answer 22

Removing the practitioner from the position of superiority.

Question 23

Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Feminism

Answer 23

Critiquing dominant and oppressive patrarchal structure

Question 24

Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Non-violence

Answer 24

A refusal to accept a course of violence even to achieve peaceful ends

Question 25

Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Needs

Answer 25

Allowing individuals to define their own needs rather than having them imposed

Question 26

Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Research

Answer 26

Should be orientated towards empowerment

Question 27

Sources of Misuse of Power

Answer 27

Excessive claims to expertise
Exaggerated claims of influence
Failure of resonsability
Abuse of position
Disabling "Help"
Inderminning personal
Responsibitlity
Neclecting rights

Question 28

Political Participation What role can you take

Answer 28

Communicator
Advocate
Voter
Lobbyist
Persuader
Collaborator
Campaigner
individualist
Witness
Activist

Question 29

Intervention strategies in relation to Human rights

Answer 29

Mobilizing resources
Fund-raising
Documentation
Existing services
Legislation
impact assessment
Policy change
Leadership
Campaign structures
Networking
Self-help
Key stakeholders

Question 30

Ethical codes

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Records should be

Answer 31

Thorough
Rationale
Relevant
Contemporaneous

Question 32

Exceptions to common law duty of confidentiality

Answer 32

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