The Shift in Emphasis from 'State Security' to 'Human Security

question 12

Multiple Choice

The shift in emphasis from 'state security' to 'human security' in the post-Cold War period reflects …

• A) The continuing ascendancy of realist approaches to security.
• B) A narrowing of the security agenda to accord with postmodern approaches.
• C) A concern with the security of individual humans at the expense of wider social and economic issues.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Understanding

The comprehension of the influence that societal norms and cultural backgrounds have on individuals' beliefs, behaviors, and practices.

Professional Identity

The self-concept and values that individuals hold in relation to their profession, shaped by their experiences and professional role.

Human Services Programs

Organized efforts designed to meet human needs, generally through the provision of health, social, and educational services.

Fieldwork Activities

Practical tasks and exercises carried out in the field (outside the classroom or laboratory) to gain hands-on experience or to collect research data.