Year 11

Poverty and its causes

In this lesson, we will focus on poverty and its causes in the lesson today. We will look at the problem of poverty, responsibility of those living in poverty, the exploitation situation in Britain, fair pay and people trafficking.

Year 11

Poverty and its causes

In this lesson, we will focus on poverty and its causes in the lesson today. We will look at the problem of poverty, responsibility of those living in poverty, the exploitation situation in Britain, fair pay and people trafficking.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Problem of poverty.
  2. Responsibility of those living in poverty.
  3. Exploitation: situation in Britain.
  4. Fair pay.
  5. People trafficking.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is true about the belief of the status of women within Islam?
Correct answer: Men and women are both of equal value to God and both are equally accountable for their good and bad deeds
Men and women were both made in the image of God
Women are of a higher status than men
Q2.
Which of the following best describes the role of women traditionally in Islam?
The men and women have interchangeable roles
The woman goes out to work and provides for the family
Correct answer: The woman looks after her husband, prepares food for the family and teaches the children the basics of Islam
Q3.
Which of the following is true about women in worship in Islam?
It is common to see a woman leading prayers in a mosque (be an imam)
Women are exempt from attending prayers in a mosque, and if they do attend, can sit amongst the men
Correct answer: Women are exempt from attending prayers in a mosque, and if they do attend, must sit separately from men
Women are obligated to attend prayers in a mosque
Q4.
In some Islamic countries, there are restrictions on women's rights.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
All Muslims believe a face covering for women is obligatory.
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
Extreme poverty is defined as when people live on less than how much a day?
$1.50
Correct answer: $1.90
$2.00
$2.50
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of poverty?
Correct answer: Building reliable infrastructure
Greed
Unemployment
War
Q3.
Christians believe those living in poverty are solely responsible for getting themselves out of poverty.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
The UK government introduced what in 1999 which helps ensure fair pay?
The Equal Pay Act 1999
The Fair Pay Act 1999
Correct answer: The National Minimum Wage
Q5.
Christians and Muslims would generally be against human trafficking.
False
Correct answer: True