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Religion, human rights and social justice

Religion, human rights and social justice

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Why this why now

This unit will build on study of the role of women in the Bible in key stage 3 and the knowledge of Christianity and their other chosen religion gained in Year 10. Pupils will be able to apply their understanding, for example, of ideas of incarnation and the teaching of Jesus to see how there is a diversity of religious responses to issues of social justice.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • There is a Declaration of Human rights which all people are entitled to
  • Religious believers think life was given by God
  • There are examples in society of where people are not treated equally
  • Unequal treatment may be based on gender and race amongst other characteristics

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Why this why now

This unit will build on study of the role of women in the Bible in key stage 3 and the knowledge of Christianity and their other chosen religion gained in Year 10. Pupils will be able to apply their understanding, for example, of ideas of incarnation and the teaching of Jesus to see how there is a diversity of religious responses to issues of social justice.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • There is a Declaration of Human rights which all people are entitled to
  • Religious believers think life was given by God
  • There are examples in society of where people are not treated equally
  • Unequal treatment may be based on gender and race amongst other characteristics

Religion, human rights and social justice

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.

15 lessons in unit

  1. 1

    Human rights and responsibilities

    I can explain the nature and significance of human rights alongside corresponding responsibilities.
  2. 2

    Freedom of religious expression

    I can explain what freedom of religious expression means and why it is important in society.
  3. 3

    Different religious views about freedom of religious expression

    I can explain Christian teachings and responses to freedom of religious expression, censorship and extremism.
  4. 4

    Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief

    I can explain what prejudice and discrimination are, and how Christian and non-religious views affect opinions on same-sex relationships.
  5. 5

    Different religious views about the status of women in religion

    I can explain how gender inequality impacts individuals and describe Christian and non-religious responses to it.
  6. 6

    Ethical arguments related to racial discrimination

    I can explain racism and key ethical arguments about justice and equality.
  7. 7

    Racial prejudice and discrimination

    I can explain Christian and other responses to issues surrounding racism.
  8. 8

    Social justice

    I can explain Christian and non-religious views on social justice and describe some responses to issues of inequality and injustice.
  9. 9

    Attitudes to wealth and its uses

    I can explain the benefits and problems of wealth and how it is distributed and used in society.
  10. 10

    Different religious views about the uses of wealth

    I can explain Christian views on wealth, stewardship, and giving.
  11. 11

    Tackling poverty and its causes

    I can explain the causes of poverty and different responses to addressing them.
  12. 12

    Exploitation of people living in poverty; fair pay and interest on loans

    I can explain how unfair wages and high-interest loans exploit people and responses to this.
  13. 13

    Exploitation of people living in poverty including people-trafficking

    I can explain what people trafficking is, how victims are exploited, and responses to it.
  14. 14

    Charity and issues with giving money to people living in poverty

    I can explain the role of charity and the different responses to issues related to giving money to those living in poverty.
  15. 15

    The responsibility of those in poverty to overcome difficulties

    I can explain Christian and other views on the responsibilities of people living in poverty

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