Equality Social Evidence Flashcards
(10 cards)
Evidence against equal treatment?
Racism, sexism, ageism
Evidence for equal treatment?
The United Nations ‘declaration of human rights’
Evidence against racism?
‘World religion day’
Martin Luther King, influenced british society helping us to become more equal
Racism is a crime, this proves that it is not accepted
Evidence of racism?
Murders of Anthony Walker, and Stephan Lawrence.
Evidence against sexism?
Men can now take time of work when a baby is born, instead of the woman.
Most jobs can be done by men and women.
Evidence of sexism?
Women can not be bishops in the Church of England, or priests in the Catholic Church.
Men have a higher chance of being promoted to a higher paid job.
Evidence supporting other religions?
The ‘world religion day’ in london.
87% of Londoners agree the cultural mix is good.
Evidence against other religions?
The press spread fear by only focusing on extremists, and bad things
Evidence for forgiveness?
Relationships restored after wars, Britain has no grudge on Germany for WW1
Evidence against forgiveness?
1 in 3 marriages end in divorce, suggesting that couples can not forgive their partners wrongdoing