Unit 4- Lesson 1: Social Justice Flashcards
What are Human Rights?
The basic entitlements of all human beings, afforded to
them simply because they are human.
Who monitors whether we are getting our human
rights? Name one group and explain how they do this?
-The amnesty international
-They do this through non-violent protests, writing to governments
and running media campaigns.
What is social justice?
Ensuring that everyone has equal access to provision, equal opportunities and
equal rights.
What is the dignity of human life?
each life, irrespective of age, gender or ability, is of worth and
value and should be treated as such.
Some Christians believe in the idea of selfless love of others
called ‘agape’. Find a quote to support this.
‘So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them’
Some Christians believe that Jesus teaches us to stand up to injustice. Find a quote to support this.
‘He (God) has sent me to bring the good news to the
poor… to set the downtrodden free’
Islam: key concepts- What is Ummah
the worldwide community of Muslims
Islam: key concepts- What is Zakat
One of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims have to give 2.5% of their earnings every year.
Islam: key concepts- What is Sadaqah?
voluntarily giving to charity - this isn’t Zakat
Muslims are obliged to oppose injustice and oppression. Find a quote to support this.
‘God orders justice and good conduct…and forbids
immorality and bad conduct’
Humanists oppose injustice and oppression. Find a quote to support this.
‘Everyone has the right to an education.’
(Any human right counts)
