Social Justice Flashcards
What is prejudice?
Judging someone for no good reason
What is discrimination?
Treating someone differently
Because of prejudice
Name groups prejudiced
Sexism
Racism
Homophobia
Ageism
What act says it is illegal to discriminate?
Equality act 2010
Ensures everyone is treated fairly
What is golden rule in Christianity?
Do to others what you would have them do to you
Why is Good Samaritan about prejudice?
2 holy men ignore him
What are Christian views on racism?
Unacceptable
God made everyone equal
Who was Desmond Tutu?
Anglican Archbishop
Against apartheid in South Africa
Truth and reconciliation commission
Whites against blacks
What does Torah preach about racism?
All equal Treat same as each other JCORE Jewish council for racial equality Asylum seekers
What are Jewish views on homosexuality?
Sin
Forbidden
Progressive Jews accept homosexuality
Created in God’s image
What are Islamic attitudes on equality
Allah created every one equal
Women do not pray in mosques
Women distracting
Women to wear modest clothing and cover heads
When was UN universal declaration of human rights?
1948
Minimum rights for everyone
What is freedom of belief?
Legal right to follow any religion or none
What is social justice?
Everyone has equal rights and opportunities
By law what do people have to be paid?
National minimum wage
