Fighting against unjust laws
I can explain how and why people may choose to fight against unjust laws.
Fighting against unjust laws
I can explain how and why people may choose to fight against unjust laws.
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Key learning points
- There are a variety of reasons why societies have laws.
- Social scientists look at the laws of a society to see the values and normal behaviour in that society.
- Augustine argued that 'an unjust law is no law at all'.
- There are examples of people who have fought against unjust laws.
- Religious ideas can support following laws, as well as fighting against unjust laws.
Keywords
Discrimination - the unfair treatment of a people and groups based on a part of their identity such as sex, race or religion
Justice - the idea that everyone should get fair reward or punishment for their actions
Law - a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves
Pacifist - a person who believes in resolving conflicts without violence and opposes war or the use of force
Unjust - when something is unfair or treats people unequally
Common misconception
The laws of a country are always based on fairness and equality.
Sometimes the laws of a country are not fair or just, for example, Apartheid and segregation were supported by laws in the USA and South Africa.
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