Peace and Justice - Unit 1

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?

A UN document that lists basic rights all humans should have.

When was the UDHR adopted?

December 10, 1948.

Why was the UDHR created?

It was created after WWII and the Holocaust to protect human rights.

Who adopted the UDHR?

The United Nations.

Who helped lead the creation of the UDHR?

Eleanor Roosevelt.

How many articles are in the UDHR?

30 articles.

What is the main idea of the UDHR?

All people have rights and dignity simply because they are human.

What is social justice?

Making sure people are treated fairly, have their rights protected, and have their dignity respected.

What is a social issue?

A problem that affects many people or society.

What are the 5 steps in the Cycle of Oppression?

Stereotype → Prejudice → Discrimination → Oppression → Internalized Oppression.

What is a stereotype?

A general belief or assumption about a group.

What is prejudice?

A judgment or attitude about a person or group without really knowing them.

What is discrimination?

Unfair actions toward someone because they belong to a certain group.

What is oppression?

Systemic unfair treatment of a group through society, institutions, or systems.

What is internalized oppression?

When oppressed people begin believing negative ideas about their own group.

Easy way to remember the Cycle of Oppression

Stereotype = belief, Prejudice = attitude, Discrimination = action, Oppression = system, Internalized Oppression = believing it about yourself.

What does paragraph 30 teach?

God is the liberator of the oppressed and defender of the poor.

According to paragraph 30, what does God demand?

Faith in Him and justice toward your neighbor.

What does paragraph 33 teach?

Christian faith should lead to love and service toward others.

According to paragraph 33, what should Christians move away from?

Selfishness and only caring about themselves.

According to paragraph 33, what should Christians move toward?

Trust in God and sincere love of their neighbors.

What does paragraph 34 teach?

Your relationship with other people is connected to your relationship with God.

Can Christian love and justice be separated?

No. Loving your neighbor requires justice.

Why should Christians respect every person's dignity?

Every person is an image of God and a sibling of Christ.

What does paragraph 36 teach?

The Church has a responsibility to preach the Gospel and speak against injustice.

What does the Gospel call people to do in paragraph 36?

Turn away from sin, love God and others, and seek justice.

At what levels can the Church speak about justice?

Social, national, and international levels.

Is the Church alone responsible for justice in the world?

No. Everyone has a responsibility to work for justice.

What is Catholic Social Teaching (CST)?

Church teachings about human dignity, justice, rights, society, and helping others.

What is the main purpose of CST?

To apply Christian beliefs to problems in society.

What major event helped lead to modern CST?

The Industrial Revolution.

What is enclosure?

Turning commonly used farmland into privately owned land.

What happened to many people because of enclosure?

They moved to cities and became workers.

What two major social classes developed during industrialization?

The owner/capitalist class and the worker/laborer class.

Who was the owner or capitalist class?

People who owned factories, businesses, and property.

Who was the laborer or working class?

People who worked for wages.

What problems did industrial workers face?

Low pay, long hours, unsafe conditions, child labor, and few protections.

How did early capitalism affect workers?

It created jobs but also allowed many workers to be exploited.

How did religious groups respond to industrial problems?

They helped the poor, supported workers, created charities, and pushed for reforms.

What is Rerum Novarum?

A Church document about workers' rights and social justice.

Who wrote Rerum Novarum?

Pope Leo XIII.

When was Rerum Novarum written?

1891.

What does Rerum Novarum mean?

"Of New Things."

Why is Rerum Novarum important?

It helped begin modern Catholic Social Teaching.

What did Rerum Novarum focus on?

Workers' rights, fair treatment, private property, poverty, and responsibilities of employers.

What did Pope Leo XIII and Karl Marx agree about?

Both believed workers were being treated unfairly.

What did Karl Marx believe?

Class conflict was a major problem, and private ownership of the means of production should be abolished.

What did Pope Leo XIII believe?

Workers needed protection, but private property should still exist.

Did Pope Leo XIII agree with Karl Marx?

No. He agreed workers were being exploited but disagreed with Marx's solution.

What did Pope Leo XIII say about private property?

People have a right to private property, but owners also have responsibilities to others.