Summative Test on Human Rights and Equity

Which of the following statements best define human rights?

• Human rights can be taken away from a person any time.

• Human rights are inherent to all human beings, regardless of their status.

• Some people are not entitled to human rights.

• A person can be deprived of human rights without due process.

Human rights are universal. Which of the following statements explains this characteristic?

• Human rights are dependent on one another.

• Human rights cannot be treated in isolation.

• Human rights belong to all people.

• Human rights cannot be taken away.

Which of the following statements best define social equity?

• Equity refers to giving the same levels of support for all segments of the society.

• Equity seeks to make everyone equal by giving equal amount of support.

• Equity refers to giving varying levels of support depending upon the need to achieve greater fairness of outcomes

• Equity gives equal support and opportunities and is not concerned with the outcomes.

Which of the following situations show social equity?

• Asking the same amount of tax from all people, regardless of their jobs

• Giving more opportunities to people residing in urban areas

• Giving financial assistance to all, regardless of their economic status

• Giving preferential treatment to senior citizens and PWDs

Which statement on gender equality is correct?

• Men do not suffer from gender inequality.

• Gender equality means that men and women should be treated in the same way

• Gender equality requires equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.

• The negative impact of gender inequality on men should be ignored.

Which statement best defines community empowerment?

• It refers to increased control and manipulation by external agents.

• It refers to giving up one's powers and being subdued by others.

• It means trusting others to make important decisions for the community life.

• It means enabling communities to gain control over decisions that shape their lives.

Which statement about empowerment is true?

• People can empower themselves.

• People always need others to empower them.

• Community empowerment is limited to involvement and participation.

• Empowerment lessens the control of people over their lives.

Which statement best defines advocacy?

• It is an activity that aims to influence public policy laws and budgets.

• It is an activity that oppresses the vulnerable ones in the community.

• It is an activity designed to silence the marginalized sectors.

• It is an activity intended only to the wealthy sectors.

What is the main purpose of community advocacy?

• to help the vulnerable ones in the community

• to lessen support for the marginalized sectors

• to support the wealthy members of the community

• to ignore the needs of the marginalized sectors

What is the importance of hands-on approaches in community empowerment?

• It makes the community hesitant in becoming involved.

• It encourages the entire community to be fully engaged.

• It makes the community less engaged in the programs.

• It makes the community withdraw their support in the programs.