Unit 1: Is It Fair?

Question 1

Equality

Answer 1

is the state or quality of being equal whether it is a value, rank, race or ability

Question 2

Authority

Answer 2

is a person or group of persons who have been given authority, power or control over another individual or group of people e.g. Police force/government agency. Authority can also come from a written law or scripture.

Question 3

Discrimination

Answer 3

is the treatment, action or making a distinction in favour of or against a person or group based on class, race, or a category that person belongs to. (Eg. Islamaphobia)

Question 4

Prejudice

Answer 4

is normally an unpleasant opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought or reason

Question 5

Identity

Answer 5

is the sense of self, providing sameness and continuity in personality, it can be an expression of ones beliefs, values or culture

Question 6

Injustice

Answer 6

is the violation of the rights of others through unjust or unfair action or treatment