Equality Flashcards
Equality
Means being fair to everyone, can mean different things politically or morally
Christian and Gender Equality
Religions such as Christianity have been accused of misogyny. The Bible can be seen as sexist, as men could divorce their wives but women couldn’t do the same
Modern Christian Attitudes
Some Christian’s argue that men and women should be treated equal, as they’re both created in the women of God
Attributes to Women Priests
The United Reformed Church and salvation army have always had women ministers
Secular attributes to gender equality
Classical liberal ideology argues for rights for men and women and for freedom of speech
Direct Racism
Where someone is treated less favourably due to ethnicity or skin colour
Indirect Racism
Where certain practices, policies or rules disadvantage a certain section of individuals
Is the Bible Racist?
The Bible typically isn’t Racist, but some may argue that it is due to the representations of slavery
Martin Luther King
Campaigned tirelessly for civil rights despite several threats such as his own house being bombed
Secular responses to Racism
With gender equality, the outcome of liberal and democratic policies such as social change