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  • Year 11

Attitudes towards sexuality

In this lesson, we will continue our study of Relationships and Families by thinking about attitudes towards sexuality. We will explore the historical development of views on same sex attraction in the UK to modern day, Christian teachings on same sex attraction and relationships, Islamic teachings on same sex attraction and relationships and non-religious views (utilitarianism).

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Lesson 5 of 15
  • Year 11

Attitudes towards sexuality

In this lesson, we will continue our study of Relationships and Families by thinking about attitudes towards sexuality. We will explore the historical development of views on same sex attraction in the UK to modern day, Christian teachings on same sex attraction and relationships, Islamic teachings on same sex attraction and relationships and non-religious views (utilitarianism).

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Historical development of views on same sex attraction in the UK to modern day.
  2. Christian teachings on same sex attraction and relationships.
  3. Islamic teachings on same sex attraction and relationships.
  4. Non-religious views (utilitarianism).

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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8 Questions

Q1.
What is celibacy?

Correct answer: The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations
The state of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married
The state or practice of refraining from sexual intercourse before or outside of marriage

Q2.
Which of these denominations or branches of Christianity do NOT consider sex before marriage a sin?

Anglican
Catholic
Correct answer: Quakers

Q3.
Which of these apostles is known for practicing celibacy?

James
Correct answer: John
Correct answer: Paul
Peter

Q4.
Complete the following quotation. "God wants you to be holy and completely free from ___________________________."

Adultery
Fornication
Perversion
Correct answer: Sexual Immorality

Q5.
What is the term for the offence against Shari'ah law that involves sexual immorality.

Mizpah
Nisab
Tawhid
Correct answer: Zinah

Q6.
If found guilty of sex outside marriage in an Islamic state, how many lashes must one receive?

Correct answer: 100
200
39
40

Q7.
Which of these is NOT a correct Islamic belief about sex and marriage?

Adultery is a sin
Children should only be born in marriage
Correct answer: Muslims are not expected to marry and have children
Sex should only happen in marriage

Q8.
Which of the following is a reason why humanists don't promote sex outside of a relationship? Select three options.

Correct answer: Happiness of the majority
It is innately immoral (the action itself is wrong)
Correct answer: Risk to emotional health
Correct answer: Risk to sexual health

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the penalty for homosexual sex in some Islamic countries such as Nigeria?

100 Lashes
Community Service
Correct answer: Death

Q2.
Complete this quotation. "No man is to have sexual relations with ______________________.

A woman
A woman he is not married to
Correct answer: Another man

Q3.
Which branch or denomination of Christianity has officially permitted celibate homosexual relationships?

Correct answer: Anglican
Catholic
Orthodox
Protestant

Q4.
In what year was same-sex marriage recognized in law?

2001
2004
Correct answer: 2013

Q5.
In what year were civil partnerships recognized in law?

1994
Correct answer: 2004
2013