8. You can definitely do something. After all, man is not an island, and the abuse of another affects the freedom of all.
Questions – Understanding what you have read
1. Mention the main difference in emphasis when human rights are compared in different cultures. (2)
2. Quote a word from paragraph two which is a synonym for the word ‘agreement’. (2)
3. Give three examples (of your own) of people who are different. (3)
4. In your own words explain why the UDHR was drawn up. (2)
5. Why can genocide be considered inhumane? (2)
6. What is the main goal of human rights organizations? (2)
7. What is an NGO? Name one that is mentioned in the extract. (2)
8. How does participating in extra-mural activities aid the learner? (3)
9. What is the difference between a petition and a demonstration? (2)
10.
a) What does the writer mean by the expression ‘Man is not an island’? (1)
b) How should this affect our attitude towards society? (1)
Activity 3:
To question and weigh options
[lo 5.2.3]
- When you consider the importance of different human rights, you need to be able to summarise clearly and correctly what you mean. You have a list of definitions below. Below each, write the right or freedom as briefly as possible. The first one has been done for you.
- ‘Everyone is born free and should be treated in the same way.’
‘Everyone has basic rights, despite differences in gender, skin colour, language, religious beliefs, status, being a foreigner or disabled.’
- ‘Everyone has the right to ask to be protected from harm, the opening of one’s letters or the publishing of photographs without permission.’
- ‘Everyone has the right to live in freedom and security.’
- ‘Everyone has the right to profess religion freely, to change it and practise it.’
- ‘Everyone can think what he likes and nobody should forbid it.’
- ‘Everyone has the right to work, to choose a job freely and receive the same payment whether man or woman, old or young.’
- ‘Everyone should be able to go to any school of their choice to develop their potential.’
- ‘Everyone should be able to elect the people of personal choice to govern.’
- ‘Everyone should be able to move freely and reside in any part of the country.’
Activity 4:
To modify own views, where relevant, after hearing or reading the views of others
[lo 5.5.4]
- The following exercise must be done in groups. You are given five basic human rights. Firstly, list them in priority from the most important to the least important.
- Once your group has reached consensus about this, make a second list next to each right, stating briefly what the responsibility is which should be linked to each right.
- For example, if I have the freedom of religion, my responsibility would be to tolerate other religions and give them the same respect I want my religion to be given.
- THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
- THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION
- THE RIGHT TO REST AND LEISURE
- THE RIGHT TO SHELTER AND SECURITY
- THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION
Reason for choice
Activity 5:
To produce an advertisement for a specific purpose, using visual and design elements
[lo 4.2]
For your advertisement to succeed, you need to catch the interest of your prospective clients and influence them to donate. Use the visual and aural senses to make your advertisement appealing.
