Morality & Relationships #5: Equality And Exploitation

Question 1

Moral issues raised by inequality (4)

Answer 1

1. Glass ceiling: women see top jobs and positions, cannot reach
   - make up less than 5% of ceos
2. Traditional gender roles,es interfere with potential and interests
3. Gender pay gap means women are economically disadvantaged

Question 2

How the media may contribute to exploitation (4)

Answer 2

1. Social media: exploits vulnerable kids to grooming
2. Selfie culture: creates pressure, leading to criticism
3. Pornography: unrealistic images and expectations
4. Lets extremists voice views

Question 3

Catholics view on equality (4)

Answer 3

1. Jesus had many important female friends
   - Mary Magdalene: first to see after resurrection
2. Catholicism: women cannot become priests
3. Galatians 3:28 “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male or female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ.”

Question 4

Describe 2 forms of exploitation (4)

Answer 4

1. Pornography: treats bodies like objects
   - violent and unrealistic expectations
2. Pay gap: up to 20% less for same job
   - violates equal pay act, but companies give men bonuses and different job titles to evade this

Question 5

Explain 2 moral issues raised by inequality

Answer 5

MORAL ISSUE OF EQUALITY
1. If one group is exploited in society, they are treated unfairly
- this must be challenged as it goes against basic human rights
- UDHR “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and human rights”

INCOME INEQUALITY
- equal pay act: illegal to exploit
- women payed up to 15% less than men for same job