Religious Education Topic
Disability, Racism, and Sexism
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Study focus - 3 things
- Human dignity means every person has worth and should be treated with respect
- Disability discrimination, racism, and sexism deny equality and justice
- Religious and ethical teachings often call people to protect the vulnerable and challenge prejudice
Section 1Disability
Disability can involve physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental health differences. A just society removes unfair barriers and treats people with dignity. Watch out: disability is not the same as inability.
Section 2Racism
Racism is unfair treatment or prejudice based on race, ethnicity, or skin colour. It can be personal, social, or built into systems. Jamaica's motto, 'Out of Many, One People', connects strongly with respect across differences.
Section 3Sexism
Sexism is unfair treatment or prejudice based on sex or gender. It can limit opportunities, safety, education, work, and leadership. Easy to mix up - equality does not mean everyone is identical; it means people deserve fair respect and opportunity.
Section 4Religious response
Many religions teach that people have value because they are created, loved, or worthy of compassion. That belief can lead to inclusion, justice, and protection of people who are mistreated.
Examples
A school adds a ramp so a student using a wheelchair can enter safely. Which value is shown?
Inclusion and respect for dignity are shown because the barrier is being removed.
Someone says a girl should not lead a group because she is a girl. What issue is this?
This is sexism because the judgement is based on gender instead of ability or character.
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