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Social media: how does it influence our views on religion and belief?

Religion and the Media: how can we live online together?

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will consider how religions and worldviews are portrayed in the media and what information can be trusted. They will investigate misconceptions and streotyping, before considering how media can be used safely and responsibly to build relationships and live with difference.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how social media influences understanding of religion and belief and why using critical awareness is important when evaluating online messages.

Key Notes

  • Social media is used by a majority of people under 24.
  • Social media has the power to amplify particular voices in society.
  • Social media can help people explore different religious and non-religious beliefs.
  • Social media can also be a place where misconceptions about religions and beliefs are spread.
  • It is important to be critical of messages about religion and belief seen on social media.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • engagement: how people interact with a post online, such as liking, commenting or sharing
  • influence: when someone's thoughts or behaviour are shaped by the content they see; an influencer is a person who aims to shape someone's thinking
  • social media: online platforms where people create, share, and interact with content and communities

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • If a post about religion is widely shared on social media it is likely to be true.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Social media is used by a majority of people under 24. Social media has the power to amplify particular voices in society.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'engagement'

how people interact with a post online, such as liking, commenting or sharing.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: If a post about religion is widely shared on social media it is likely to be true. Correction: Just because a post is popular doesn't mean it is accurate; a post can be popular because it is surprising, emotional or entertaining. Widely shared content can still be misleading or false.

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