Prejudice

Question 1

Give a quote about racism.

Answer 1

Slaves obey your master with earthly respect and fear,’ - Ephesians 6:5

Question 2

Give a religious quotes about not judging by lifestyles

Answer 2

“Just not by appearances but rather by good judgement, “– John 7:24

Question 3

Give a religious quotes about sexism

Answer 3

“Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness, “– Timothy 2:11–12

Question 4

Give a religious quote about how we were created equally

Answer 4

“So God created man in his own image, “Genesis 1:27

Question 5

Give a religious quote about how we are all equal.

Answer 5

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you all one in Christ Jesus, “– Galatians 3:28

Question 6

Give the types of prejudice and an example

Answer 6

Racism – calling someone names because of their colour.

Sexism – refusing someone a job because of their gender.

Ageism – not listening to someone’s opinion because of their age.

Homophobia – someone being attacked because the attacker thinks they are gay.

Religious prejudice – killing people of a certain faith because of their beliefs.

Question 7

Name negative effects of discrimination

Answer 7

Emotional – feeling left out, different, depressed, suicidal.

Isolation within the community.

Physically driven out of a community.

Loss of property or possessions.

Sense of total injustice.

Actual death.

Question 8

Give some positive effects of discrimination

Answer 8

Feelings of determination, not giving in, proud of who they are.

Sense of community as people fight together against discrimination.

Sense of purpose.

Can provide jobs and support to people under represented in society – positive recruitment drive for gays in the police force.

Balancing up society.

Question 9

Name some causes of prejudice

Answer 9

Upbringing – the attitudes of parents against a certain group are also believed by the children so that the children behave in an unfair way.

A bad experience with someone from a certain group.

Biased coverage of events by the media.

Ignorance – judging someone or a group in a negative way without any real knowledge.

Scapegoating – blaming others as an excuse for a problem such as Hitler blamed the Jews for economic problems in Germany

Question 10

How is discrimination shown?

Answer 10

Verbal – making a comment or a joke.

Physical – violent action towards a person, even to the point of murder.

Abuse of property – negative graffiti slogans.

Discrimination by action – not employing someone, shunning, or bullying

Question 11

Describe the concept of justice

Answer 11

This is where laws are designed to keep society fair; where there is an issue, injustice, then the law exists to make it right, provide justice

Question 12

Describe the concept of tolerance

Answer 12

People understanding why and how others are different so that they are accepting of them.

Question 13

Describe the concept of community cohesion

Answer 13

This is where everyone in the area working together are working for a joint good – a bad deed against one is a bad deed against the whole community

Question 14

Describe the concept of harmony

Answer 14

This is where different people living in the same area, exist in friendship being accepting and respectful of each other’s differences

Question 15

What laws have been passed to protect people against racism?

Answer 15

1976 race relations act – makes it illegal to discriminate because of race, nationality, ethnic background, or to use abusive language about race or publish material to stir up racial hatred.
2000 race relations

Amendment act – amended the 1976 act to protect people in the public sector, police, and government. Stressed the need to promote harmony and diversity.

Question 16

What laws have been set in place to protect people against sexism?

Answer 16

1975 equal pay act.

1975 sex discrimination act – promoted equal opportunities for men and women, and made it illegal to discriminate on the grounds of gender.

Question 17

What other laws have been set in place to protect people from discrimination?

Answer 17

2005 disability act – insured equal access and opportunities for people with disabilities, making it illegal to discriminate against them.

2007 sexual orientation act – promoted equality for gay and lesbian people, making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation

Question 18

Describe religious attitudes to racism

Answer 18

We were all created by God equally.

All religions believe that it is wrong to discriminate on the grounds of skin colour or race.

Holy books and leaders teach respect, harmony, and tolerance of each other

Religions teach that people are equal and no group has lesser value than any other.

However racism still exists so many religious people believe that they have a duty to campaign against it.

Question 19

Describe religious attitudes to ageism

Answer 19

The law is not ageist – limits are set to phone good, such as an age before which people are allowed to marry.

Ages and is not confined to any particular age.

The elderly should be respected, they are wise and experienced so need to be listened to; holy books stress this.

We have a duty to look after the old and repay them for they have given in their own lives.

The young are the future and their views should be valued.

Question 20

Describe religious attitudes to sexism

Answer 20

This mainly affects women who suffer from discrimination which comes from traditional practices.

Religion says everyone is equal.

In some religious traditions women are prevented from leadership; some people regard this as sexist. However many view this differently and can we see something as discriminatory if the other person does not ?

In most religions women are not allowed to have the same rules as men, they have different roles. Women could offer a different approach in leadership to men, so providing a more holistic leadership.

Women should serve God to the highest level as a right.

Question 21

Describe religious attitudes to homophobia

Answer 21

All religions believe it is wrong to be homophobic.

It is against the law in Britain to target homosexuals and religions agree with this.

Many religions agree that it is wrong to be actively homosexual. This is because it is seen as a natural and it is impossible for sex to lead to the conception of children.

Many gay and lesbian people face little support from religion and families.

Within society and religions, prejudice against homosexuals is changing as we are seeing the growth of christian denominations such as Quakers welcoming homosexuals.

Question 22

Describe religious attitudes to religious prejudice

Answer 22

There is always potential for discrimination due to the feeling of being right.

Many wars and wholesale persecutions have been because of religious prejudice such as the crusader wars against Muslims.

Organisations have been able to ban the wearing of religious insignia where it is not required.

People are free to practice their own religion within Britain as the law protects them and it is against the law to discriminate.

Most religious groups promote tolerance of others.

For some religious people different religions are seen as being different ways to the same goal.

Religious groups often argue with and against other religious groups and violent clashes are in the news regularly such as Hindus and Muslims fighting each other in India.

Question 23

Describe religious attitudes to looks and lifestyle

Answer 23

We should not be too eager to judge based on looks.

It is character not looks that matter.

People should always be given a chance.

Religions should be tolerant and accepting of lifestyles.

Help, understanding, and tolerance should be shown.

Question 24

Describe religious attitudes to disability

Answer 24

Everyone is equal – God creates us in different ways.

We all valued despite differences.

People disabilities can actually teach us many things about attitudes to life.

Difficulties can be overcome and most people disabilities live full and fulfilling lives.

Who are we to judge the quality of life of another?.

The 1995 disabilities act makes discrimination in this respect illegal.