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  • Year 11

Prejudice and discrimination based on disability

In this lesson, we will focus on prejudice and discrimination based on disability. We will be looking at the case study of screening for Down's Syndrome which is a controversial topic and links to the topic of abortion.

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Lesson 3 of 14
  • Year 11

Prejudice and discrimination based on disability

In this lesson, we will focus on prejudice and discrimination based on disability. We will be looking at the case study of screening for Down's Syndrome which is a controversial topic and links to the topic of abortion.

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Key learning points

  1. Christian views on prejudice and discrimination based on disability.
  2. Islamic views on prejudice and discrimination based on disability.
  3. Case study: Sally Phillips (has a son with Down's syndrome).
  4. The role of positive discrimination.

Equipment

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

Content guidance

  • Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is the best definition of prejudice?

Actions or behaviour because of how you feel about someone
Fairly judging someone before you know them
Correct answer: Unfairly judging someone before you know them

Q2.
Which of the following is the best definition of discrimination?

Correct answer: Actions or behaviour because of how you feel about someone
Fairly judging someone before you know them
Unfairly judging someone before you know them

Q3.
In which year did the UK government introduce the Equality Act

1990
2000
Correct answer: 2010

Q4.
Most Christians allow discrimination based on sexuality.

Correct answer: False
True

Q5.
Many Muslims allow discrimination based on sex.

Correct answer: False
True

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5 Questions

Q1.
Some Christians may take their views on prejudice and discrimination based on disability from the stories of Jesus healing people with blindness.

False
Correct answer: True

Q2.
Agape love means that a Christian is likely to not want to help those with disabilities.

Correct answer: False
True

Q3.
Which of these is NOT a reason Muslims give for treating people with disabilities well?

Correct answer: Muslims believe all humans are created in God's image and likeness.
Muslims believe that disabilities are a test, not just for those who have them, but for those in the lives of people with disabilities.
Prophet Muhammad treated people with disabilities with kindness.

Q4.
What is Sally Phillip's view on antenatal screening for Down's Syndrome?

That every pregnant woman should have the screening and should then terminate their pregnancy if the foetus is likely to have Down's Syndrome.
That no one should have the screening.
Correct answer: That the screening should be offered, and it's a woman's choice whether to terminate the pregnancy, but that the lives of people with Down's Syndrome are worth living.

Q5.
What is positive discrimination?

Discriminating against people for a good reason.
Correct answer: The act of giving certain groups preferential treatment because they had previously been discriminated against.
Where discrimination has worked out better for humanity in the long run.