Is it fair?

Is it fair?

1. Key Words

   • Equality
     • The belief or state that everyone should have equal rights and opportunity. I.e. Free health care
   • Identity
     • The sense of who you are in terms of attitudes, character and personality. I.e. everyone is unique
   • Injustice
     • Where not everyone is treated with fairness. I.e. Lack of food or shelter
   • Authority
     • Power over others through position or moral teachings. I.e. Prime-minister
   • Prejudice
     • Judging someone before you know them to be inferior or superior. I.e. disability
   • Discrimination
     • The actions of treating groups of people differently. I.e. Racism

2. Is the world a fair place?

   • Developed World
     • Countries with a high standard of living I.e. North America, Western Europe and Australasia.
     • Although only 25% of the world's populations live in developed world it uses more than 80% of the worlds resources.
     • We have:
       • Clean Water
       • Health Care
       • Education
       • Free housing
   • Non-developed World
     • Include countries with a low standard of living, including most of the countries in South American and Africa.
     • These countries have 75% of the worlds population but they have to live on less than 20% of the worlds resources.
     • They don't have:
       • Clean Water
       • Education
       • Health care system
       • Housing

3. What stops a country from developing?

   • Corruption
   • Disease
   • Greed
   • Debt
   • Living under a brutal government

4. CAFOD

   • Catholic Agency For Overseas Development
   • They try to improve the lives of those living in poverty in third world countries.
   • Short Term Aid
     • Water
     • Food
     • Tents
     • Medicine
   • Long Term Aid
     • Farming
     • Education
     • Wells
     • Medical training
   • They are following the teachings of Jesus to love one another

5. Islamic Relief

   • A Muslim charity that helps people in need especially in times of disasters.
   • They provide:
     • Water and sanitation
     • Health and nutrition
     • Employment and training
     • Education
     • Emergency
   • Muslims believe Allah made everything and as part of the Ummah they have a duty to take care for others.
   • Zakah
     • Donate 2.5% of their wages to charity

6. Prejudice and Discrimination

   • Prejudice
     • To pre-judge. When we form a judgement about someone before we actually know them.
   • Discrimination
     • When we act upon pre-judgements
   • Types:
     • Sexism
     • Ageism
     • Disability
     • Racism
     • Homophobia
   • Where does it come from?
     • Family influences
     • Religion
     • Lack of education
     • Ignorance
     • The media
   • The effects
     • Low self esteem
     • Horrific events
     • Barriers between communities
     • Alienation
     • Segregation
     • Intimidation
     • Fear
     • Self harming and suicide

7. Christian teachings

   • Christian Teachings on Human Dignity
     • Christians believe that we are 'All one in Christ'
     • Jesus showed in his teachings and his actions that all people should be treated with dignity.
     • Jesus mixed with people from all backgrounds: lepers etc.
     • In the parable of the Good samaritian he taught 'Love your neighbour as yourself'
   • Christian teachings on Racial, social and Gender Divisions
     • God created human sin his image
     • Jesus mixed with outcasts
     • Although Jesus didn't have any female disciples he did have 3 close female friends and most of his miracles were associated with women.