how people interact with a post online, such as liking, commenting or sharing

when someone’s thoughts or behaviour are shaped by the content they see; an influencer is a person who aims to shape someone’s thinking

online platforms where people create, share, and interact with content and communities

Social media: how does it influence our views on religion and belief?

Religious education

The changing landscape of the media

Religion and belief in the media

Living online together: how can we do this respectfully?

In this unit pupils will consider how religions and worldviews are portrayed in the media and what information can be trusted. They will investigate misconceptions and streotyping, before considering how media can be used safely and responsibly to build relationships and live with difference.

Religion and the Media: how can we live online together?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Social media is widely used by people under ...

Why do emotional posts often gain attention?

Social media can spread {{}} about religions.

What does critical thinking help us prevent?

Media coverage sometimes lacks {{}} when discussing religion.

By highlighting narrow or extreme stories

How can search engines reinforce stereotypes?

Religious communities want {{}} coverage.

Social media: how does it influence our views on religion and belief?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance