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Why this why now

This unit is situated here as pupils will have studied two religions in depth in Year 10 and can then see how views on issues such as marriage and divorce are informed by religious understandings of what it means to be human and the prupose of human life.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Many people believe the family is a key social concept
  • Religions have teachings about the nature and importance of marriage and the family
  • Religious people may look to their faith to guide them in decisions around things such as sex and contraception
  • There are divergent views about the role and status of men and women in religion and in society

Why this why now

This unit is situated here as pupils will have studied two religions in depth in Year 10 and can then see how views on issues such as marriage and divorce are informed by religious understandings of what it means to be human and the prupose of human life.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Many people believe the family is a key social concept
  • Religions have teachings about the nature and importance of marriage and the family
  • Religious people may look to their faith to guide them in decisions around things such as sex and contraception
  • There are divergent views about the role and status of men and women in religion and in society