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Understanding Discrimination in Religious Studies and Poverty

The document explores religious studies topics focusing on discrimination, poverty, and Christian responses to social issues, with particular emphasis on religious organizations' roles in addressing societal challenges. The key areas covered include:

  • Effects of religious discrimination and various forms of prejudice
  • Definitions and impacts of absolute poverty and relative poverty
  • Role of Christian organizations like Tearfund and Salvation Army
  • Biblical teachings on prejudice and wealth
  • Church positions on discrimination and social justice
  • Causes and responses to poverty both locally and globally
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Religious Studies __Absolute poverty: A condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, water, health, e

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Causes of Prejudice and Discrimination

This section explores the reasons behind prejudice and discrimination, highlighting the difference between the two concepts.

Definition: Prejudice is a thought or judgment about someone, while discrimination is acting on that thought or judgment towards someone.

Causes of prejudice include:

  1. Lack of understanding of someone's culture or religion
  2. Looking for someone to blame when things aren't going well
  3. Ongoing cycles passed from generation to generation
  4. Media influence on perceptions of others

Highlight: Prejudice often stems from a lack of knowledge or understanding, while discrimination involves taking action based on prejudiced beliefs.

The text emphasizes that prejudice can lead to various forms of discrimination, both direct (e.g., name-calling, violence) and indirect (e.g., not getting a job, exclusion from activities).

Religious Studies __Absolute poverty: A condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, water, health, e

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Characteristics and Types of Discrimination

This page delves into the various characteristics and types of discrimination, with a focus on racism and its impacts.

Definition: Racism involves pre-judging or forming an opinion about a person based on their race, without real knowledge of them. It includes the belief that they are inferior.

Characteristics of discrimination include:

  • Can be caused by organizations through policies
  • May be positive (e.g., helping a blind person)
  • Often rooted in deeply held negative beliefs and stereotypes
  • Can be direct (overt actions) or indirect (less obvious but still harmful)

Example: Direct discrimination might include name-calling or violence, while indirect discrimination could involve not being selected for a job or sports team.

The text also introduces the concept of minority groups and their experiences with discrimination.

Religious Studies __Absolute poverty: A condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, water, health, e

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Racial Equality and Religious Discrimination

This section covers efforts to combat racial discrimination and explores religious prejudice and discrimination.

Functions of the Commission for Racial Equality:

  1. Eliminate racial discrimination and promote equal opportunities
  2. Encourage good relations between different backgrounds
  3. Review and improve anti-discrimination legislation

Definition: Religious prejudice is the belief that a person is inferior due to different religious beliefs or lack thereof.

Example: The Holocaust, where over 6 million Jews died, is cited as a historical example of extreme religious discrimination.

The page also introduces the concept of sectarianism within religious groups.

Religious Studies __Absolute poverty: A condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, water, health, e

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Gender Discrimination in Religious Contexts

This final section focuses on gender discrimination, particularly within religious institutions.

Definition: Gender discrimination involves treating someone unfairly because of their gender in areas like employment or sporting activities.

The text examines how women are treated in different Christian denominations:

  • Catholic Church: Women can become nuns but cannot be ordained as priests
  • Presbyterian Church: Has been ordaining women into ministry
  • Methodist Church and Church of Ireland: Have had women ministers

Highlight: The treatment of women in religious institutions varies significantly between denominations, reflecting broader issues of gender equality in society.

This overview provides insight into the ongoing challenges and progress in addressing gender discrimination within religious contexts.

Religious Studies __Absolute poverty: A condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, water, health, e

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Page 5: Gender and Disability in Religious Context

The page examines how different churches treat women and introduces disability concepts.

Example: The Catholic Church allows women to become nuns but not priests.

Definition: Disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment with significant long-term negative impact on normal activities.

Religious Studies __Absolute poverty: A condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, water, health, e

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Page 6: Biblical Teachings on Prejudice

This section explores biblical perspectives on discrimination and prejudice.

Quote: "Have your neighbor as you love yourself" (Matthew 22:39)

Highlight: Various churches' positions on racism and diversity are presented, showing a general stance against discrimination.

Religious Studies __Absolute poverty: A condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, water, health, e

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Page 7: Church Response to Poverty

The page discusses church initiatives to address poverty and social needs.

Example: The Salvation Army provides practical help through soup kitchens and blankets for the homeless.

Highlight: Debates about whether churches are doing enough to help marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ communities.

Religious Studies __Absolute poverty: A condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, water, health, e

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Page 8: Understanding Poverty in the UK

This section examines poverty causes and responses in the United Kingdom.

Definition: Relative poverty in the UK is defined as household income less than 60% of the median.

Highlight: An estimated 14 million people in the UK live in relative low income.

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Causes of Prejudice and Discrimination

This section explores the reasons behind prejudice and discrimination, highlighting the difference between the two concepts.

Definition: Prejudice is a thought or judgment about someone, while discrimination is acting on that thought or judgment towards someone.

Causes of prejudice include:

  1. Lack of understanding of someone's culture or religion
  2. Looking for someone to blame when things aren't going well
  3. Ongoing cycles passed from generation to generation
  4. Media influence on perceptions of others

Highlight: Prejudice often stems from a lack of knowledge or understanding, while discrimination involves taking action based on prejudiced beliefs.

The text emphasizes that prejudice can lead to various forms of discrimination, both direct (e.g., name-calling, violence) and indirect (e.g., not getting a job, exclusion from activities).

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Characteristics and Types of Discrimination

This page delves into the various characteristics and types of discrimination, with a focus on racism and its impacts.

Definition: Racism involves pre-judging or forming an opinion about a person based on their race, without real knowledge of them. It includes the belief that they are inferior.

Characteristics of discrimination include:

  • Can be caused by organizations through policies
  • May be positive (e.g., helping a blind person)
  • Often rooted in deeply held negative beliefs and stereotypes
  • Can be direct (overt actions) or indirect (less obvious but still harmful)

Example: Direct discrimination might include name-calling or violence, while indirect discrimination could involve not being selected for a job or sports team.

The text also introduces the concept of minority groups and their experiences with discrimination.

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Racial Equality and Religious Discrimination

This section covers efforts to combat racial discrimination and explores religious prejudice and discrimination.

Functions of the Commission for Racial Equality:

  1. Eliminate racial discrimination and promote equal opportunities
  2. Encourage good relations between different backgrounds
  3. Review and improve anti-discrimination legislation

Definition: Religious prejudice is the belief that a person is inferior due to different religious beliefs or lack thereof.

Example: The Holocaust, where over 6 million Jews died, is cited as a historical example of extreme religious discrimination.

The page also introduces the concept of sectarianism within religious groups.

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Gender Discrimination in Religious Contexts

This final section focuses on gender discrimination, particularly within religious institutions.

Definition: Gender discrimination involves treating someone unfairly because of their gender in areas like employment or sporting activities.

The text examines how women are treated in different Christian denominations:

  • Catholic Church: Women can become nuns but cannot be ordained as priests
  • Presbyterian Church: Has been ordaining women into ministry
  • Methodist Church and Church of Ireland: Have had women ministers

Highlight: The treatment of women in religious institutions varies significantly between denominations, reflecting broader issues of gender equality in society.

This overview provides insight into the ongoing challenges and progress in addressing gender discrimination within religious contexts.

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Definition: Disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment with significant long-term negative impact on normal activities.

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Quote: "Have your neighbor as you love yourself" (Matthew 22:39)

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Religious Studies Key Concepts

This page introduces fundamental concepts in religious studies related to social issues and ethics. Key terms are defined to provide a foundation for understanding discrimination, poverty, and efforts to promote equality.

Definition: Absolute poverty is characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs like food, water, health, and education. It depends on both income and access to services.

Definition: Relative poverty refers to lacking the minimum income needed to maintain the average standard of living in a society.

Vocabulary: Ageism, racism, and sexism are forms of discrimination based on age, race, and gender respectively.

Example: Organizations like Corrymeela work to bring peace in Northern Ireland, while Tearfund operates as a Christian relief and development agency in over 50 countries.

The page also covers concepts like fair trade, feminism, and utilitarianism, providing a broad overview of social and ethical issues relevant to religious studies.

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