Year 11 - Religious education
Racial prejudice and discrimination
Religion, human rights and social justice
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different religious and non-religious responses to these issues.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain Christian and other responses to issues surrounding racism.
Key Notes
- Christianity has been linked to slavery, colonialism and racial segregation.
- Today, many Christians interpret the Bible as teaching equality and encouraging action against racism.
- Martin Luther King Jr based his fight against racism on his Christian beliefs.
- Some Christians see anti-racism as part of living out their faith, while others focus on personal prayer and reflection.
- Non-religious people respond in different ways, with some supporting protests and others taking a cautious approach.
Vocabulary To Learn
- anti-racism: actively challenging racism by speaking out, taking action and working for racial equality
- Black Lives Matter: a movement that campaigns against racism and violence towards Black people and calls for justice and equality
- protest: a statement or action to express disagreement; can be an organised event to demonstrate disagreement with a policy or political action
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Being anti-racist just means not being racist.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Christianity has been linked to slavery, colonialism and racial segregation. Today, many Christians interpret the Bible as teaching equality and encouraging action against racism.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'anti-racism'
actively challenging racism by speaking out, taking action and working for racial equality.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Being anti-racist just means not being racist. Correction: Anti-racism means more than just avoiding racist behaviour. It involves actively challenging racism, speaking out against unfair treatment and working to create a more equal society. It's about action, not just belief.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Attitudes to wealth and its uses Study Guide
- Charity and issues with giving money to people living in poverty Study Guide
- Different religious views about freedom of religious expression Study Guide
- Different religious views about the status of women in religion Study Guide
- Different religious views about the uses of wealth Study Guide
- Ethical arguments related to racial discrimination Study Guide
- Exploitation of people living in poverty including people-trafficking Study Guide
- Exploitation of people living in poverty; fair pay and interest on loans Study Guide
- Freedom of religious expression Study Guide
- Human rights and responsibilities Study Guide
- Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief Study Guide
- Social justice Study Guide
- Tackling poverty and its causes Study Guide
- The responsibility of those in poverty to overcome difficulties Study Guide
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