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

Exploitation of people living in poverty  including people-trafficking

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

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

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

People trafficking is an {{ }} trade that exploits vulnerable individuals for profit.

The {{ }} Army has a government contract to provide services for survivors of people trafficking, offering safe housing, counselling, and legal assistance.

They willingly participate in the trade for profit.

They are trapped in harsh conditions without rights or freedom.

How does people trafficking affect victims?

Which law helps to combat people trafficking in the UK?

What is a common method used to coerce victims into trafficking?

What is a key issue with high interest payday loans?

by ensuring fair wages and good conditions

How does the Fairtrade movement help workers?

What service does the Salvation Army provide to those in financial difficulty?

They think businesses should maximise profit.

They believe only charity can help the poor.

Why do some Christians oppose sweatshops?

What does Christian Aid do to support people in poverty?

The Bible warns against {{ }}, which is the practice of charging excessive interest on loans.

Exploitation of people living in poverty including people-trafficking

Lesson outcome

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