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

Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief

Religious education

Human rights and responsibilities

Freedom of religious expression

Different religious views about freedom of religious expression

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

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

involves negative thoughts, feelings or beliefs about a person.

is the belief that everyone is equal in value and worth.

involves actions that come from prejudice attitudes.

Same-sex relationships are only recognised in certain regions.

Same-sex relationships are now legally protected.

Same-sex relationships were criminalised.

What significant legal change regarding same-sex relationships occurred in the UK?

Which Christian denomination is known for welcoming same-sex couples?

The {{}} Act 1967 decriminalised homosexual acts in private between consenting adults in England and Wales.

Which denomination has recently allowed blessings for same-sex couples in its services?

It protects the right to practise any or no religion.

What does UK law say about religious freedom?

To obey Jesus' command to spread the gospel.

What’s the main reason Christians share their beliefs?

Christians oppose {{}} and support others facing it.

Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief

Lesson outcome

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