categories of human rights

Question 1

define Human Rights

Answer 1

the fundamental rights that are considered to belong to every person regardless of race, gender, age, nationality or religion

Question 2

define civil rights

give example

Answer 2

provides oppurtinity to each person to lead civilised social lives

eg: right to life, liberty, and equality (racial discrimination)

Question 3

define Cultural Rights

give example

Answer 3

rights of people from certain cultures to enjoy their culture/religion

eg: profess & practise their religion, use their language in public too

Question 4

define Positive Rights

(nautre of the rights)

Answer 4

the freedoms to something; where the gov. should take action in favour of us

eg: rights to education and healthcare

Question 5

define Negative Rights

(nature of rights)

Answer 5

freedoms from something; where the gov. protects our negative freedoms through the punishment of those who threaten our freedoms

eg: freedom from discrimination

Question 6

define Expressed rights

Answer 6

rights that are clearly and explicitly outlined in Australias contsitution