HSC Topic 1

Self-determination means:

• The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.

• A document that acts like a global road map for freedom and equality – protecting the rights of every individual, everywhere

• The ability to freely determine one's own political, economic, social and cultural development

• The legal recognition of ownership of land and territory. Implicit in the concept is the right of self-government.

The best description of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is:

• The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.

• A document that acts like a global road map for freedom and equality – protecting the rights of every individual, everywhere

• The ongoing struggle to gain legal and moral recognition of ownership of lands and waters they called home prior to colonisation of Australia in 1788.

• The legal recognition of ownership of land and territory. Implicit in the concept is the right of self-government.

The Universal Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples proposes that Indigenous peoples have the:

• The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.

• Right to manifest, practice, develop and teach their spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies

• Obligation to continuing the ongoing struggle to gain legal and moral recognition of ownership of lands and waters they called home prior to colonisation of Australia in 1788.

• Right to all traditional lands being returned

Sovereignty means:

• The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.

• Right to manifest, practice, develop and teach their spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies

• Obligation to continuing the ongoing struggle to gain legal and moral recognition of ownership of lands and waters they called home prior to colonisation of Australia in 1788.

• Legally recognising ownership of land and territory. Implicit in the concept is the right of self-government.

The phrase 'land rights' refers to:

• The ongoing struggle to gain legal and moral recognition of ownership of lands and waters they called home prior to the invasion of Australia in 1788.

• Right to manifest, practice, develop and teach their spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies

• Obligation to continuing the ongoing struggle to gain legal and moral recognition of ownership of lands and waters they called home prior to colonisation of Australia in 1788.

• Legally recognising ownership of land and territory. Implicit in the concept is the right of self-government

The phrase 'citizenship rights' refers to:

• The ongoing struggle to gain legal and moral recognition of ownership of lands and waters they called home prior to the invasion of Australia in 1788.

• Right to manifest, practice, develop and teach their spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies

• The combination of civil, political and social rights that allows people to participate in society as a fully recognised member

• Legally recognising ownership of land and territory. Implicit in the concept is the right of self-government.

Explain the social justice status of Indigenous peoples around the world by referring to specific socio-economic indicators.

Explain the importance of the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

 

CERD stands for the International Convention on the ​ ​ (a)   of ​ ​   ​ (b)   Discrimination.​

• Elimination
• Racial

Institutionalised racism can be defined as:

• Racial discrimination that is concealed or subtle rather than obvious or public

• Racism that is embedded in the laws and regulations of a society or an organisation. It manifests as discrimination in areas such as criminal justice, employment, housing, health care, education, and political representations

• The intentional and/or obvious harmful attitudes or behaviours towards another minority individual or group because of the colour of his/her skin