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

Different religious views about the status of women in religion

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

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

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

are actions that come from prejudice attitudes

are comments or actions, reinforcing stereotypes, causing offence

is unfair treatment towards someone because of their gender

The Equal Pay Act was introduced to promote fairness in {{}}.

Which verse has often been used to justify traditional gender roles in Christianity?

By arguing Bible verses were cultural for their time

How do some Christians justify leadership roles for women?

Prejudice is a {{}} opinion about someone not based on reason or experience.

Which Christian denomination in the UK allows blessings for same-sex couples?

Even where same-sex acts are considered sinful, individuals with same-sex sexuality are not seen as sinful and should be treated with {{}}.

When did same-sex marriage become legal in England and Wales?

Humanists advocate for equal treatment of all individuals based on {{}} and fairness.

Starter Quiz