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

Charity and issues with giving money to people living in poverty

Religious education

Human rights and responsibilities

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

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Jesus encouraged his followers to give to the {{}}, showing that generosity is a spiritual duty.

According to the Universal Declaration of Human {{}}, everyone is entitled to adequate food, housing, and healthcare.

Emergency {{}} provides food, shelter, and medical aid in times of crisis.

What is one reason giving money directly to people may be criticised?

it guarantees independence for recipients

Why might some argue against giving to charity?

long-term development like education and microloans

What is a better alternative to constant handouts, according to many charities?

The Modern {{}} Act 2015 criminalises forced labour, people trafficking, and modern slavery.

to punish traffickers with community service

to identify and support trafficking victims

What is one purpose of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM)?

Which of the following is a Christian response to people trafficking?

with threats, debt bondage, and document theft

How are victims often controlled in people trafficking situations?

Which of the following best describes exploitation?

report on efforts to prevent exploitation

What does the Modern Slavery Act require large businesses to do?

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