lOMoAR cPSD| 42036583
, lOMoAR cPSD| 42036583
HRV1601 20/10/2023
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2023
HRV1601
HUMAN RIGHTS, VALUES AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
100 Marks
4 Hours (3 hours for the exam and 1 hour for submission)
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: MR. CURTIS LOVE
SECOND: MR. AYANDA MDOKWANA
, lOMoAR cPSD| 42036583
HRV1601 20/10/2023
This paper consists of 10 pages (Annexure A excluded) and THREE sections. It
is an OPEN BOOK exam (‘copy and paste’ from the Study Guide still constitutes
plagiarism and will be penalized), and all HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTS provided
in the course can be used and quoted directly:
• SECTION A (essay) - choose only ONE of the essay topics.
• SECTION B (short questions) – answer ALL short questions.
• SECTION C (multiple-choice questions) – answer ALL MCQ’s.
, lOMoAR cPSD| 42036583
HRV1601 20/10/2023
SECTION A: Choose any ONE of the following essay topics [50 Marks]
QUESTION 1
Critically evaluate the human rights case for abortion in South Africa.
Be sure to discuss the following in your essay:
• What are some of the common cultural, religious, and ethical grounds on which people
oppose abortion?
• What is the human rights case for abortion in South Africa?
• Whether you support or oppose the Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1996 - which allows
for abortion on demand up to the twelfth week of pregnancy, under broadly specified
circumstances from the thirteenth to the twentieth week and only for serious medical
reasons after the twentieth week?
Finally,
Consider the responsibilities of the various affected parties (i.e., women, medical system, the
state and broader society) that are required from your position on the Termination of
Pregnancy Act.
QUESTION 2
, lOMoAR cPSD| 42036583
HRV1601 20/10/2023
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2023
HRV1601
HUMAN RIGHTS, VALUES AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
100 Marks
4 Hours (3 hours for the exam and 1 hour for submission)
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: MR. CURTIS LOVE
SECOND: MR. AYANDA MDOKWANA
, lOMoAR cPSD| 42036583
HRV1601 20/10/2023
This paper consists of 10 pages (Annexure A excluded) and THREE sections. It
is an OPEN BOOK exam (‘copy and paste’ from the Study Guide still constitutes
plagiarism and will be penalized), and all HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTS provided
in the course can be used and quoted directly:
• SECTION A (essay) - choose only ONE of the essay topics.
• SECTION B (short questions) – answer ALL short questions.
• SECTION C (multiple-choice questions) – answer ALL MCQ’s.
, lOMoAR cPSD| 42036583
HRV1601 20/10/2023
SECTION A: Choose any ONE of the following essay topics [50 Marks]
QUESTION 1
Critically evaluate the human rights case for abortion in South Africa.
Be sure to discuss the following in your essay:
• What are some of the common cultural, religious, and ethical grounds on which people
oppose abortion?
• What is the human rights case for abortion in South Africa?
• Whether you support or oppose the Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1996 - which allows
for abortion on demand up to the twelfth week of pregnancy, under broadly specified
circumstances from the thirteenth to the twentieth week and only for serious medical
reasons after the twentieth week?
Finally,
Consider the responsibilities of the various affected parties (i.e., women, medical system, the
state and broader society) that are required from your position on the Termination of
Pregnancy Act.
QUESTION 2
