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Political Activism: Social Justice and Human Rights

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What is the primary goal of political activism focused on social justice and human rights?

  1. Promoting economic equality

  2. Advancing environmental sustainability

  3. Advocating for civil liberties

  4. Ensuring fair representation in government


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political activism in the context of social justice and human rights primarily aims to advocate for and protect the civil liberties and fundamental rights of individuals and marginalized groups.

Which historical figure is widely recognized as a prominent advocate for social justice and human rights?

  1. Nelson Mandela

  2. Martin Luther King Jr.

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Eleanor Roosevelt


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Martin Luther King Jr. is renowned for his leadership in the American Civil Rights Movement and his nonviolent advocacy for social justice and equality.

What is the significance of intersectionality in the context of social justice activism?

  1. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of various forms of discrimination.

  2. It focuses on addressing individual experiences of oppression.

  3. It promotes the idea of a singular struggle against injustice.

  4. It advocates for the prioritization of one form of discrimination over others.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intersectionality recognizes that individuals can experience multiple forms of discrimination based on their race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and other factors, and that these forms of discrimination are interconnected and mutually reinforcing.

Which international organization is tasked with promoting and protecting human rights globally?

  1. United Nations Human Rights Council

  2. World Trade Organization

  3. International Monetary Fund

  4. World Health Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Human Rights Council is the primary inter-governmental body within the UN system responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world.

What is the purpose of a protest march as a form of political activism?

  1. To raise awareness about a particular issue

  2. To disrupt the normal functioning of society

  3. To intimidate political leaders into submission

  4. To generate revenue for a specific cause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Protest marches are primarily organized to raise public awareness about a particular social or political issue, mobilize support, and influence public opinion.

Which social movement aimed to dismantle the system of racial segregation in the United States?

  1. Civil Rights Movement

  2. Women's Suffrage Movement

  3. Environmental Movement

  4. Anti-War Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Civil Rights Movement in the United States was a major social movement that aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination, particularly in the Southern states.

What is the term used to describe the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Xenophobia

  2. Racism

  3. Sexism

  4. Classism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Racism refers to the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their race or ethnicity, often resulting in unequal opportunities and treatment.

Which international treaty is widely regarded as the foundation of international human rights law?

  1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. Geneva Convention

  3. Kyoto Protocol

  4. Paris Agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, is considered the foundation of international human rights law, setting out fundamental human rights and freedoms.

What is the term used to describe the systematic discrimination against women based on their gender?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Sexism

  4. Classism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sexism refers to the systematic discrimination against women based on their gender, often resulting in unequal opportunities and treatment.

Which social movement aimed to secure voting rights for women in the United States?

  1. Civil Rights Movement

  2. Women's Suffrage Movement

  3. Environmental Movement

  4. Anti-War Movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States was a social movement that fought for the right of women to vote.

What is the term used to describe the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their social class?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Sexism

  4. Classism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Classism refers to the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their social class, often resulting in unequal opportunities and treatment.

Which international organization is tasked with promoting and protecting the rights of children worldwide?

  1. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  2. World Trade Organization

  3. International Monetary Fund

  4. World Health Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

UNICEF is the United Nations agency responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of children worldwide.

What is the term used to describe the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Sexism

  4. Homophobia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Homophobia refers to the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, often resulting in unequal opportunities and treatment.

Which social movement aimed to raise awareness about and combat climate change?

  1. Civil Rights Movement

  2. Women's Suffrage Movement

  3. Environmental Movement

  4. Anti-War Movement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Environmental Movement is a social movement that aims to raise awareness about and combat climate change, pollution, and other environmental issues.

What is the term used to describe the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their nationality or country of origin?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Sexism

  4. Classism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Xenophobia refers to the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their nationality or country of origin, often resulting in unequal opportunities and treatment.

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