Global Politics Term 2 Study Guide

The view that ethical and social standards reflect the cultural context from which they are derived, asserting that cultures differ fundamentally from one another, leading to varying moral frameworks within societies.

A milestone document in human rights history, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, setting out fundamental human rights to be universally protected, emphasizing justice, liberty, and equality.

The belief that one's own culture or group is superior to others, often leading to discriminatory practices or legislation favoring one culture over another.

Rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or social status, encompassing civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights.

A system of government where distinct branches (executive, legislative, judiciary) are separate, ensuring a balance of power and preventing any one branch from becoming too dominant.

Legal concept allowing states to intervene in other states to protect individuals at risk of harm, emphasizing the duty to prevent and halt mass atrocities.

Rights held by groups based on identified group characteristics, ensuring protection and recognition of group-specific rights.

Connected to or guaranteed by the legal aspects of a government system, ensuring legal protection and enforcement of rights.

The ability for citizens to be involved in decision-making processes, enhancing participation and influence in governance.

A situation where individuals are treated unfairly and denied their rights, highlighting the violation of fundamental human rights.

Belief that each culture determines what is right or wrong.

Idea that cultural relativism stems from the belief that there are no absolute truths or objective morality.

Notion that different cultures have varying moral standards.

Hindu widow-burning custom in India.

Christian missionary who campaigned against Sati.

Cultural relativism poses a dilemma for secular individuals.

Example of the conflict between feminism and cultural relativism.

Cultural relativism undermines the possibility of universal human rights if there are no absolute truths transcending culture.

Practices like Sati, child marriages, and Female Genital Mutilation expose the limitations of cultural relativism.

Established to take action against atrocious crimes with global support.

The ICC prosecutes individuals for serious crimes if governments fail to do so.

The ICC represents hope for victims of atrocities.

The ICC operates independently from governments and the UN Security Council.

Victims of grave crimes can participate in ICC proceedings and receive reparations.

The ICC allows bringing all individuals, including leaders, to justice for international crimes.

The ICC has made significant progress in holding high-level perpetrators accountable.

ICC investigations and prosecutions contribute to preventing serious crimes.

The ICC increases access to justice for victims of grave crimes.

States have an equal vote in shaping the future of international criminal justice through the ICC.

Criticism of the ICC for its selective focus on African cases and potential political influences.

Selectivity, damaging peace process, imposing European justice model on Africans

Received 240 regarding Iraq invasion, no investigation initiated

Western security companies in Iraq

Cases in Iraq, Afghanistan, Gaza, Occupied Territories in Palestine

Questioned in Uganda

Different approaches in Uganda-DRCongo conflict

"Fighting for a world without torture"

Funding constraints, limited systemic impact

Aksoy V. Turkey case, UN OPCAT act contribution

Political neutrality, neglecting regions, lack of worker safety action

Ebola outbreak response, AIDS/HIV programs, surgical interventions