Citizenship and Human Rights
Cours · anglais (2 Bac, Maroc), chapitre 11 · Maroc, 2e année du Bac · le début du chapitre, la suite sur Adloun
Being a citizen means more than living in a country: it means having rights and accepting duties towards others and towards society. This unit gives you the key vocabulary, the expressions, and the ideas you need to speak and write about citizenship and human rights for the Bac.
11.1 Key vocabulary
| Word | Meaning / example |
|---|---|
| citizen | A person who belongs to a country and has its rights and duties. Every citizen has the right to vote. |
| citizenship | The state of being a member of a country, with its rights and responsibilities. Good citizenship means caring for your community. |
| rights | Things a person is morally or legally allowed to have or do. Education and health are basic rights. |
| duties | Things a person is expected to do for society. Paying taxes is one of our duties. |
| responsibility | The duty to deal with something and accept the result of one's actions. We share the responsibility of protecting nature. |
| human rights | The basic freedoms that every person has simply because they are human. No one should violate human rights. |
| equality | The state in which everyone has the same status and opportunities. We believe in equality between men and women. |
| justice | Fair treatment of people according to the law. A good society is based on justice. |
| freedom of speech | The right to express one's opinions freely. The press needs freedom of speech. |
| democracy | A system in which citizens choose their leaders by voting. In a democracy, the people hold the power. |
| discrimination | Unfair treatment of people because of race, gender, or religion. We must fight discrimination in all its forms. |
| tolerance | Acceptance of people whose ideas or ways of life are different. Living together requires tolerance. |
| solidarity | Mutual support among the members of a group or community. Helping flood victims is an act of solidarity. |
| dignity | The quality of being worthy of respect. Every human being deserves dignity. |
| respect | Treating others with consideration and politeness. Show respect for other people's opinions. |
| volunteering | Offering to do useful work without being paid. She does volunteering at a charity. |
| NGO | A non-governmental organization that works for a cause (a charity, an association). That NGO defends children's rights. |
| fairness | The quality of treating people equally and reasonably. Teachers must judge with fairness. |
| diversity | The presence of people of different backgrounds and cultures. We celebrate the diversity of our society. |
| community | A group of people living in the same place or sharing interests. He works to improve his community. |
11.2 Useful expressions
Exemple 11.1
- to stand up for one's rights — Citizens should stand up for their rights.
- to raise awareness about — The campaign aims to raise awareness about discrimination.
- to take part in — Many young people take part in volunteering.
- to fight against discrimination — Schools teach pupils to fight against discrimination.
- to obey / break the law — A good citizen obeys the law.
- to make a difference — Small actions can make a difference.
- regardless of race, gender or religion — Everyone is equal regardless of race, gender or religion.
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