Social Terms

Question 1

The Human Right to Equal Treatment

Answer 1

Requires that all persons be treated equally, without discrimination. Emanating conditions that cause or perpetuate discrimination.

Question 2

Challenging Stereotypes

Answer 2

Contesting assumptions about an individual based on notions associated with a larger group of people.

Question 3

Globalization

Answer 3

Sharing world views, products, brands and values across the world.

Question 4

Transformative Education

Answer 4

Creating an experience that causes a shift in an individual’s perspective or attitude.

Question 5

Equitable Access

Answer 5

Makes it possible for all people regardless of ability, culture or group identity to use and appreciate a design.

Question 6

Design co-operatives

Answer 6

Trading enterprises that are jointly owned and democratically controlled by their members. They invest in education and training for their members and serve their communities.

Question 7

Information Access

Answer 7

Information Access is the freedom or ability to access and make use of information.

Question 8

Urban Acupuncture

Answer 8

The idea that interventions to improve urban areas don’t need to be ample and expensive to have a transformative impact.

Question 9

Social Development

Answer 9

Social development is improving the well-being of every individual in society so that they can reach their full potential.

Question 10

Social Connectivity

Answer 10

Designing for people to interact in numerous ways and to create a sense of belonging and closeness.