Human Rights and Social Life Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary terms covering human rights, social issues, and legal concepts from the lecture notes.

monitor

To observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

consumerism

The preoccupation of society with the acquisition of consumer goods.

measure

A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

government

The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

circumstances

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

disability

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

solidarity

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.

millennium

A period of one thousand years.

ensure justice

To make certain that fair treatment and the administration of law are upheld.

violate human rights

To break, disregard, or infringe upon the basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled.

offence

A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.

income inequality

The extent to which income is distributed in an uneven manner among a population.

poverty line

The minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country.

human trafficking

The unlawful act of transporting or coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service, typically for forced labor or sexual exploitation.

social exclusion

The process in which individuals are systematically blocked from various rights, opportunities, and resources that are normally available to members of a different group.

introduce new laws

To formally present and establish new pieces of legislation.

address the issue

To think about a problem or a situation and decide how to deal with it.

raise public awareness

To increase the level of understanding or knowledge among the general population about a particular issue.

domestic violence

Violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.

enforcement

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.