human rights key words

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  • Created on: 28-03-21 12:31
censorship
the action limiting access to materials considered obscene, offensive or a threat to security. People may also be restricted in their speech by censorship laws.
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discrimination
acts of treating groups of people, or individuals differently, based on prejudice
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extremism
believing in and supporting ideas that are very far from what most people consider correct or reasonable.
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human rights
the basic entitlements of all human beings, given to them simply because they are human.
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personal conviction
something a person strongly feels or believes in
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prejudice
pre-judging- judging people to be inferior or superior without cause before you know them as a person
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absolute poverty
when someone does not have access to basic human needs such as water, clothing, education and shelter
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relative poverty
what a particular society considers to be poor, eg someone in the UK might be considered to be relatively poor if they live on less than the average UK income
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social justice
promoting a fair society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity. Ensuring that everyone has equal access to provisions, equal opportunities and rights.
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discrimination

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acts of treating groups of people, or individuals differently, based on prejudice

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extremism

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human rights

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personal conviction

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