Challenge In justice
Injustices in our society Sexism Sexism is discriminated against someone based upon their gender – typically women. 1. Over 50 women are killed by a violent partner every year . 2. Up to 3 million women across the UK experience violence each year. 3. Almost 1 in 3 girls have experienced unwanted sexual harassment before 16.
Injustices in our society Racism Racism is when someone is treated differently or unfairly just because of their race or culture. 1. Racism can include: written or verbal threats or insults, damage to property, including graffiti, personal attacks, including violence. 2. Racists typically feel threatened by anyone who's from a different race or culture. 3. Racism is often based on ignorance and fear of things that are different.
Injustices in our society You tube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ZSSg8Y9oQ
Injustices in our society Xenophobia 1. This is a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries. 2. One of the biggest forms of Prejudice 3. Mainly happening in African countries 4. Biggest Xenophobia attack was in South Africa in 2008
Injustices in our society Youtube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWlF4lrf1Fg
Injustices in our society Stereotyping Stereotyping is a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong. 1. Stereotyping is a labelling based upon our set of expectations about a social group’s characteristics. 2. People who stereotype do not think about the person. 3. This injustice is a discrimination against others.
Injustices in our society Unfair laws 1. House Bill 1523 granted the ability to openly discriminate against LGBT people. 2. In Saudi Arabia, there is no minimum age for marriage. 3. In India, you can be imprisoned for up to 1 year for attempting suicide. 4. Jim Crow laws (segregation of the black community around the late 1800’s till the mid 1900’s) 5. In Greece, officials may cease property and arrest on the assumption that one may have HIV
Why Challenge In justice
Why challenge injustice? POINT 1 How would you feel if there was someone bullying you in some way? POINT 2 How would you feel if there was nobody to fight for your corner? POINT 3 How would life be for you if you felt so powerless?
Why challenge injustice? Sometimes people are rendered voiceless because of their situations We need to help them to find their voice .
Why challenge injustice? Sometimes it is about: 1. Going to an adult - a formal approach 2. Offering support to your friends – informal approach
Why challenge injustice? When WE ALL WORK TOGETHER we are a much stronger force for the common good
Look up those who works to challenge injustice 1. Poverty Action Group 2. River of life 3. Oxfam 4. Christian aid 5. Global justice
What can I do? 1. Challenge injustice where I see it. 2. Be a part of the solution (not going along with the crowd) 3. Follow the pupil code of conduct
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