freedoms and protections every person should have because they are human

the duty or obligation to act in a way that considers the impact on others

the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948

Human rights and responsibilities

Religious education

Freedom of religious expression

Different religious views about freedom of religious expression

Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief

Different religious views about the status of women in religion

Ethical arguments related to racial discrimination

Racial prejudice and discrimination

Social justice

Attitudes to wealth and its uses

Different religious views about the uses of wealth

Tackling poverty and its causes

Exploitation of people living in poverty; fair pay and interest on loans

Exploitation of people living in poverty  including people-trafficking

Charity and issues with giving money to people living in poverty

The responsibility of those in poverty to overcome difficulties

In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different religious and non-religious responses to these issues.

Religion, human rights and social justice

when an authority such as the government or a media company controls or limits what people can see, read, hear or say

holding radical views that reject others’ rights or promote hatred

the right to freely practise religion without discrimination or punishment; e.g. being allowed space or time to pray in the workplace

the right to freely practise religion without discrimination or punishment; e.g. being able to freely attend your place of worship or being allowed space / time to pray in the workplace

facing hostility and ill-treatment; e.g. some religious people face punishment and death for practising their faith

actions that come from prejudice attitudes

belief that everyone is equal in value and worth

negative thoughts, feelings or beliefs about a person (prejudging them) based on a characteristic they have, e.g. their sexuality or ethnicity

being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender

actions that come from prejudiced attitudes

the idea that people of all genders should have the same rights, responsibilities and opportunities in all areas of life

a subtle comment or action that reinforces a stereotype or causes offence, often unintentionally

unfair treatment or attitudes towards someone because of their gender, usually based on the belief that one gender is better than another

taking steps to support underrepresented groups, such as encouraging applications from ethnic minority candidates in fields where they are underrepresented

prejudice, discrimination or hostility directed at someone based on their race, ethnicity or skin colour

actively challenging racism by speaking out, taking action and working for racial equality

a movement that campaigns against racism and violence towards Black people and calls for justice and equality

a statement or action to express disagreement; can be an organised event to demonstrate disagreement with a policy or political action

When individuals or groups are treated differently and unfairly, often with less access to rights, resources, or opportunities.

When people are treated unfairly or denied their rights and opportunities.

The fair and equal distribution of wealth, opportunities, and rights within society, with special care for the vulnerable and oppressed.

the unfair or uneven distribution of resources, opportunities or rights among people in society

the state of being without the things needed for a reasonable quality of life, so that day-to-day living is a struggle

the money, possessions, resources and opportunities a person has

the practice of giving 10% of income to the Church or charity, based on biblical teachings.

the money, possessions, resources, and opportunities a person has

a factor or condition that leads to or contributes to something

a Christian charity founded in 1945 that tackles poverty, injustice and inequality through aid and advocacy

a Christian movement developed by Latin American Roman Catholics which interprets Jesus' teachings as a call to defend the oppressed, and seeks to address poverty and social injustice

the unfair treatment or use of individuals or groups, often for profit, by taking advantage of their vulnerability, limited resources or lack of power

payment that is appropriate for the work done

money paid back on loans in addition to the original amount borrowed

amount of money borrowed from a lender, usually paid back in installments with interest

the unfair treatment or use of individuals or groups, often for profit, by taking advantage of their vulnerability, limited resources, or lack of power

illegal transport of people from one country or area to another, often resulting in forced labour or sexual exploitation

a Protestant Christian denomination and charity

voluntary giving of time or money to help those in need, or an organisation focused on providing support

immediate aid provided during crises, such as food, shelter and medical supplies

efforts to address poverty’s root causes and build sustainable solutions, such as in education and healthcare

social, economic or structural obstacles that prevent individuals from having equal opportunities to succeed or live a life they value

the duty or obligation to act in a way that considers the impact on others and to take ownership for helping or doing what is right in a given situation

the ability of individuals or families to move up or down the social or economic ladder

Religion, human rights and social justice

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