HUMAN RIGHTS

Which of the following statements about human rights is NOT true? 

• They are entitlements held by all people.

• They apply equally to everyone around the world, without distinction of any kind

• They only apply to certain groups of people 

• They help us to respect each other and live with each other. 

There are four interrelated and interdependent categories of human rights include: (check all that apply) 

• Cultural rights

• Economic rights

• Intellectual rights

• Social rights  

• Animal rights

Examples of social rights include: (choose one)

• The right to optimal health and the rights to adequate housing, food and quality education.  

• The right to socialize with your friends when you want to.  

• The right to get together in groups for meetings. 

• The right to talk at any time.

Which of the following is NOT an example of economic rights with the United Nations treaty system: 

• 2. the right to protection from torture and violence  

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• 3. the right to social security including social insurance  

• the right to own property  

• 4. the right to earn a living from work that is freely chosen

• the right to equal pay for equal work  

Cultural rights deal with protecting, developing and enjoying one’s cultural identity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Civil and political rights include: 

• the right to life, liberty and security of person

• the right to freedom of opinion

• the right to protection from torture and violence  

• the right to vote and run for political office

• All of the above 

Employers are not responsible for the acts of discrimination at the workplace. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

Except under limited circumstances, it is not permissible to inquire as to an applicant's racial or ethnic origin. 

• FALSE

• TRUE

It is inappropriate to ask applicants to include photographs with their applications

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is permissible to specify to an employment agency that they should try their best to send you applicants from a particular racial or ethnic background 

• TRUE

• FALSE