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.

Social justice

Religious education

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

Social justice aims to address unfair treatment and {{}}.

Christian {{}} is a charity that works to support social justice.

What does Luke 4:18 show about Jesus’ mission?

Which statement best describes a non-religious view of social justice?

A philosopher who promoted social justice

What is a misconception about social justice?

What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights aim to do?

Which Christian teaching supports human rights?

It lets people believe things that are untrue

It protects everyone’s right to express beliefs

Why is freedom of religious expression important?

What is a Christian response to restrictions on religious freedom?

Responsibilities are more important than anything

Justice means balancing rights with duties

What is the mistake in thinking rights matter more than responsibilities?

Holding radical views that may cause harm

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz