Social Work (SOCW) Generalist Macro Practice Test

The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights categorizes rights primarily as negative rights, positive rights, and collective rights, making this the correct choice. Negative rights, often seen as "freedom from" rights, focus on the protection of individuals from interference by others, particularly the state. These rights ensure that individuals can act without oppression, such as the right to free speech and the right to privacy.

Positive rights, on the other hand, are associated with "freedom to" rights, which impose obligations on others (typically the government) to act in ways that secure these rights, such as the right to education and the right to healthcare. This emphasizes the role of the state in providing access and support to individuals.

Collective rights pertain to the rights held by groups rather than individuals, including the right to self-determination and the right of peoples to develop their cultural identity. This categorization highlights the interconnectedness of individual rights and the broader rights of communities.

The other options do not accurately represent the framework used in the Universal Declaration. While individual rights and social rights are concepts that exist within human rights discussions, they do not encompass the full range of categorizations recognized in the Declaration. Similarly, religious, secular, and universal rights