Theme F - Defintions

What are human rights

the principle of treating all people fairly

give 5 examples of human rights

• food and water

• education

• equality before law

• sanitation

• freedom of religion

• right for liberty

• freedom of speech

right for liberty

Right to be free and go about one’s lawful business without interference or restriction

equality before law

A persons right to fair and equal treatment and protection under the law of a particular country no matter your race, gender, religion etc

freedom of religion

a persons right to follow or not to follow any religion

freedom of speech

The right to hold any opinion and say, write or publish whatever you like

social justice

ensuring that society treats people fairly whether they are poor or rich, privileged or marginalised

3 Christian charities campaigning for social justice

CAFOD

Christian Aid

Tearfund

2 Buddhist charities campaigning for social justice

The Karuna trust

Buddhist Global Relief

Prejudice

Holding biased opinions about an individual or Group

Discrimination

Actions or behaviour that result from prejudice

positive discrimination

treating people more favourably because they have been discriminated against in the past

Racism

Discrimination against a person on the basis of their race

examples of how the wealthy can help the poor

support fairtrade

giving to charities that support poor

paying tax

wealthy countries can provide aid for the poor

wealthy countries can agree to cancel third world debt

immoral uses of money

gambling

buying drugs

using money to exploit less fortunate

prostitution

hoarding wealth ( could give to charity)

investing in immoral companies

moral uses of money

giving wisley to charity

providing for family

paying taxes - pay for public services e.g NHS