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Human Rights Vocab

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Apartheidsystem of government in South Africa separating black and white
Attributescharacteristics that can influence behaviour
Authorityposition of power within a society
Biasedtaking one side
Boycottto refuse to deal with someone as a protest
CatholicChristian religion with the Pope as itÍs head
Charismapersonal charm or ability to attract others
Civil Disobedienceprotest that deliberately breaks the law
Communismsystem where everything should be shared out equally
Confiscateto remove or seize
Constitutionthe principles on which a country is governed
Contextcircumstances or events at a certain time
Democracysystem of government where people get to vote for their leaders
Dictatorshipone person or group holds absolute power
Discriminationtreating people differently, usually unfairly, because of a certain factor
Eulogyspeech or text praising someone
Extremismusing extreme or violent methods to bring about change
Followerspeople influenced by a leader, those who follow a teaching
Franchisethe right to vote
Humanitariansomeone who is working to improve the lives of others
Inheritedpassed from one generation to the next
Injusticean example of something that is unfair or done unfairly
Legacysomething of value that is passed on
Mentora person who guides or advises
Monarchya king or queen (monarch) rules a country
Oppressionusing force to control others
Passive Resistanceusing non violent protest methods
Perceptionan attitude or understanding based on what is seen or thought
Propagandainformation used to change perceptions
ProtestantChristians that are not Catholic
Reinterpretationlooking again at an incident or person and changing viewpoint
Sanctiona trade measure used as a protest
Suffragethe right to vote
Suffragistsomeone campaigning for the right to vote
Treasonbetraying your country
Tyranta person who governs with oppression


Classical Studies and Social Studies teacher
Mt Albert Grammar School

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