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Prejudice and discrimination

In this lesson, we will focus on what prejudice and discrimination are, looking at examples and considering Christian and Islamic views on this. This lesson contains reference to sexuality, sex and prejudice and discrimination based on these.

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Prejudice and discrimination

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Concepts of prejudice and discrimination.
  2. Prejudice and discrimination in the UK.
  3. Sex.
  4. Sexuality.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Content guidance

  • Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the correct definition of human rights?
Fixing the injustices of a society.
Correct answer: The basic entitlements of all human beings, afforded to them simply because they are human.
The basic entitlements of some human beings, chosen by God
The basic entitlements of some human beings, depending on social status
Q2.
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights first compiled?
Correct answer: 1948 - a few years after the Second World War.
1978 - a few years after the Vietnam War
1995 - a few years after the end of the Cold War.
Q3.
Which of these is NOT an example of one of our human rights?
The right to be free from slavery
Correct answer: The right to choose our family
The right to education
The right to freedom of speech
Q4.
Which of these is NOT a Christian reason for wanting to fight for social justice?
Correct answer: Many Christians believe Adam was made from seven types of soil so they should treat people equally regardless of race.
Many Christians would follow the Golden Rule which teaches them to treat others as they wish to be treated.
Some Christians follow Situation Ethics which teaches them to do the most loving thing in any situation.
Q5.
Why did Malala Yousafzai win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?
Because she blogged about girls rights to education.
Because she was shot in the head by the Taliban.
Correct answer: For all of her campaigning for the rights of education for all children.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is the best definition of prejudice?
Actions or behaviour because of how you feel about someone
Fairly judging someone before you know them
Correct answer: Unfairly judging someone before you know them
Q2.
Which of the following is the best definition of discrimination?
Correct answer: Actions or behaviour because of how you feel about someone
Fairly judging someone before you know them
Unfairly judging someone before you know them
Q3.
In which year did the UK government introduce the Equality Act
1990
2000
Correct answer: 2010
Q4.
Most Christians allow discrimination based on sexuality.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Many Muslims allow discrimination based on sex.
Correct answer: False
True

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UnitReligious education / Human rights

Religious education

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