S17 E10: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme F - Human Rights and Social Justice

In this episode I unpack Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice Students should study religious teachings, and religious, philosophical and ethical arguments, relating to the issues that follow, and their impact and influence in the modern world. They should be aware of contrasting perspectives in contemporary British society on all of these issues.They must be able to explain contrasting beliefs on the following three issues with reference to the main religious tradition in Britain (Christianity) and one or more other religious traditions:Status of women in religion.The uses of wealth.Freedom of religious expression.

Human rights

• Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief, including the status and treatment within religion of women and those in same sex relationships.

• Issues of equality, freedom of religion and belief including freedom of religious expression.

• Human rights and the responsibilities that come with rights, including the responsibility to respect the rights of others.

• Social justice.

• Racial prejudice and discrimination.

• Ethical arguments related to racial discrimination (including positive discrimination), including those based on the ideals of equality and justice.

Wealth and poverty

• Wealth, including:

  • the right attitude to wealth

  • the uses of wealth.

• The responsibilities of wealth, including the duty to tackle poverty and its causes.

• Exploitation of those living in poverty including issues relating to:

  • fair pay

  • excessive interest on loans

  • people-trafficking.

• The responsibilities of those living in poverty to help themselves overcome the difficulties they face.

• Charity, including issues related to giving money to those living in poverty

We also look relate this to key exam questions;

06.1 Which one of the following best expresses the religious ideal that everyone should get what they deserve?

A Tolerance.

B Prejudice.

C Justice.

D Compassion.

06.2 Give one example of what religious believers would see as exploitation of those living in poverty. 

unfair pay

4-marker

Explain two different beliefs in contemporary British society about the right of freedom of belief. In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.Some Christians believe it is right to give people freedom of belief today because that is what God has given humansIn Genesis, God gave Adam and Eve free will over whether to obey his rules or notHowever, fundamental Christians do not agree with giving people freedom of belief as it is not always a loving actionThis is because they believe people will be condemned if they choose the wrong religion

6 marker. 

Explain two religious beliefs about the status of women in religion. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.Some Christians believe women have equal status to men in religion as all humans are equal in the eyes of GodThis is because the Bible says ‘there is no male, there is no female, we are all one in Christ.This verse says that gender doesn’t matter as we are all the same in Jesus so men and women have equal statusHowever, other Christians think God made man and woman separately and differently so have different statusThis is shown in the Bible when Eve is told to submit to her husband who will rule over her.

12-marker

‘It is always right to give charity to those living in poverty.’

---

Platforms