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Lesson 11 of 15
  • Year 11

Contemporary family issues (part 2)

In this lesson, we will continue our study of Relationships and Families by thinking about contemporary family issues. We will explore care for the elderly and vulnerable in society, views on same-sex parenting and views on trans issues.

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Lesson 11 of 15
  • Year 11

Contemporary family issues (part 2)

In this lesson, we will continue our study of Relationships and Families by thinking about contemporary family issues. We will explore care for the elderly and vulnerable in society, views on same-sex parenting and views on trans issues.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Views on same-sex parenting.
  2. Care for the elderly and vulnerable in society.
  3. Views on trans issues.

Equipment

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

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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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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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is NOT a way for homosexuals to become parents?

Adoption or Fostering
Correct answer: Homosexual Relationships
Previous Heterosexual Relationships
Reproductive Technologies

Q2.
What is the definition of gender used in human and social sciences?

The biological distinction between females and males
Correct answer: The social and psychological characteristics associated with being female or male

Q3.
Which of the following is not a purpose of the family in Christianity?

Procreation
Religious upbringing
Correct answer: Sacrament
Stability

Q4.
When did it become legal for same sex parents to adopt children in the UK?

1970
1993
Correct answer: 2002
2010

Q5.
Which quotation below may be used to support the view that God intended people to be male or female, and that people should therefore not seek to change the gender they were assigned at birth, as that is how God created them.

'For God so loved the world that he gave his only son so that whoever believes in him will not die, but will have eternal life.' John 3:16
'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth' Gen 1:1
'Love your neighbour as yourself.' Mark 12:32
Correct answer: 'Male and female he created them' Gen 1:27

Q6.
Which quotation below may be used to support the view that Christians should support those who wish to transition because it is the most loving thing to do?

'For God so loved the world that he gave his only son so that whoever believes in him will not die, but will have eternal life.' John 3:16
'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth' Gen 1:1
Correct answer: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' Mark 12:32
'Male and female he created them' Gen 1:27