Theme F: Religion, human rights. and social justice Flashcards
What is social jutsice?
Social justice refers to a society, where people are treated fairly, whether they are wealthy and poor, and everyone has equal opportunities
What are human rights?
The basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings should be entitled to
What are examples of basic human rights?
the right to life, the right to not be persecuted by others, to have a fair trial, to free speech, food , shelter, education, healthcare, and work
What does the UN Declaration of Human rights state?
That ‘all humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood’
What are the aims of social justice?
- to close the gap between the opportunities of rich and poor families
- to create opportunities for all, regardless of where they live, their upbringing and how much money they have
When was the UN declaration of human rights published?
In 1948
What was the first statement of rights?
The Magna Carta, which stated the ruler’s commitment to his people.
Why was the UN declaration of human rights published?
Because of the atrocities carried out during WW2. This declaration aimed to help build freedom, peace and justice in the world
What does the UK’S 1998 Human rights act state?
That people’s human rights should be respected and protected by public authorities. It also made it illegal for public authorities to act against a person’s human rights. Everyone in the UK is protected by these rights
What is a citizen?
A member of a country or a nation
What is a religious citizen?
Someone who is a citizen, but also has religious beliefs
What is freedom of religious expression?
the right of any person to follow the religion of their choice and to be open about what they believe
What happened to different Christian denominations in the 16th century?
Under Queen Mary I’s rule Protestants were executed for their beliefs. Under Queen Elizabeth’s rule, Catholics were executed for their beliefs
What is the ‘freedom from persecution because of religion’?
The right to be legally protected if someone targets you because of the religion you follow. If someone persecutes you because of your religion, this is a hate crime and is a criminal offence
What are prayer beads in Islam called?
Tasbi
What is prejudice?
Negatively judging someone without getting to know them and without having any real evidence to base that judgement on
What can people be prejudice against?
race, religion, age, nationality, sexuality, appearance
What is discrimination?
Putting prejudice ideas into action and treating people differently because of who they are
What does prejudice and discrimination break?
people’s human rights because they stop people having the same chances as others
What is positive discrimination?
where a particular minority group is given special privileges to compensate for a perceived disadvantage.
What is an example of positive discrimination?
Employers advertising for a job, but aiming specifically for black people, who may be under-represented in that sort of job
What 5 main reasons can lead to prejudice?
Having a bad experience with someone from a certain minority group(stereotyping), having being told bad things about a certain group by parents/guardians, having seen something on TV or read something on a newspaper that was biased, being ignorant, scapegoating
What is scapegoating?
When you use others to blame as an excuse for a problem
What is an example of scapegoating?
when in the 1930s Nazi Germany, Jews were made scapegoats for the country’s economic difficulties.
What does Galantians say about equality?
‘There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave or free, male or female. We are all equal in Christ’
What does Galantians say about equality?
‘There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male or female, for you are all equal in Christ Jesus’
What does the bible say about treating others how you would like to be treated?
‘So in everything, do unto others what you would have done to you’
Who did Muhammad (SAW) let do the Adhan in Madinah?
Bilal, who was black and a former slave. This is because the Prophet (SAW) welcomed anyone regardless of their wealth, status, or creed
What does the Muslim Declaration of Human rights state?
That everyone is equal
During Hajj, why is everyone dressed the same white sheets?
To show that everyone is equal before Allah, regardless of their wealth
The statistics show that if you are black in the UK, you are more likely to….
- Get excluded from school
- Achieve less highly than others
- Get stopped by the police more often
- Get sent to prison
- To be murdered
In the UK, why do those of Asian heritage suffer the most hate crimes?
Because they are thought to be Muslim.
What did the UK’s 1976 Race relations Act state?
That it was illegal to discriminate against anyone because of their race, nationality, and ethical/background
Why was the commissions for Racial Equality set up?
To deal with cases of discrimination and to act as a watchdog against racism
Why was the 2000 RRA Amendment Act introduced?
To strengthen the 1976 Race Relations Act. This act stressed the need to promote harmony and tolerance amongst all people