Issues - Key Terms Flashcards
Adultery
A married person choosing to have sex with someone they are not married to
Divorce
Legally ending a marriage
Cohabitation
Living together in a sexual relationship without being married or in a civil partnership
Commitment
Making and keeping a promise, such as wedding vows.
Contraception
Methods used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant during or following sexual intercourse e.g. artificial or natural
Gender equality
When people of all genders enjoy the same rights and opportunities in all aspects of their lives
Responsibilities
Actions or duties you are expected to carry out, such as looking after family members
Roles
The position of a person, e.g. a police officer, as well as the characteristics expected of them, e.g. to obey the law
Afterlife
Life after death; belief that existence continues after physical death
Environmental sustainability
Ensuring that natural resources are used but protected so that all people, animals and plant life can live well now and in the future
Euthanasia
The act of killing or permitting the death of a person who is suffering from a serious illness
Evolution
Process by which different creatures are believed to have developed from earlier less complex forms during the history of the earth
Abortion
Ending of a pregnancy so that it does not result in the birth of a child
Quality of life
The extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable
Sanctity of life
Belief that life is precious or sacred; for many religious believers, only human life holds this special status
Soul
The spiritual aspect of a being, which some religions believe connects a person to God; also often being seen as non-physical and as living after physical death in an afterlife
Good
That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage.
Evil
That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong
Forgiveness
To grant pardon for a wrong doing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer
Free will
The ability to make choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined
Justice
Fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity
Morality
Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong
Punishment
A penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done
Sin
Deliberate immoral action, breaking a religious or moral law
Suffering
Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. Suffering can be physical, emotional and psychological or spiritual
Censorship
The practice of suppressing and limiting access to materials considered obscene, offensive or a threat to security. People may also be restricted in their speech
Discrimination
Acts of treating groups or individuals differently based on prejudice
Extremism
Belief in or support of beliefs that are very far from what most people would consider correct or reasonable
Human rights
Basic entitlements of all humans, afforded to them simply because they are human, e.g. UDHR states all should receive an education
Personal conviction
Something a person strongly feels or believes in
Prejudice
Pre-judging; judging people to be inferior or superior without evidence
Relative poverty
A standard of poverty measured in relation to the standards of the society in which the person lives, e.g. living on less than x% of UK income
Absolute poverty
An acute state of deprivation whereby a person cannot Accra the most basic of human needs
Social justice
Promoting a fair society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity. Ensuring that everyone has equal access to provisions, equal opportunities and rights
