Re T2Y9 Flashcards
(32 cards)
What was the social disparity between the rich and poor in Victorian England?
There was a large gap: the rich lived in comfort, while the poor faced harsh conditions, overcrowding, and poverty.
What were the living conditions of the rich and poor in Victorian society?
The rich had wealth and luxuries; the poor lived in unsanitary, cramped spaces with little support.
What caused social problems in Victorian England?
Industrialisation, poor housing, lack of sanitation, and minimal government aid.
How do Catholics define human dignity?
Human dignity means every person is valuable because they are made in the image of God.
What is the connection between human dignity and the Beatitudes?
The Beatitudes show how to live with compassion and justice, respecting human dignity.
How is morality explained in Catholic teachings?
Morality is based on choosing good over evil, guided by the Catechism and Scripture.
What is sin in the Catholic context?
Sin is a choice that goes against God’s law and harms relationships with God and others.
What is Social Sin?
Social Sin is injustice that exists in systems or society, like racism or poverty.
How can Social Sin be addressed?
Through awareness, action for justice, and changing unfair systems.
What caused cholera epidemics in Victorian England?
Poor sanitation, dirty drinking water, and overcrowding in growing cities.
What were the main public health problems in the 19th century?
Lack of clean water, bad sewage systems, disease spread easily in slums.
How did the Industrial Revolution affect medicine?
It caused health problems but also led to reforms and medical progress.
Who were the main reformers fighting against Social Sin in Victorian times?
People like Dr. John Snow, Florence Nightingale, and social reformers who improved health and fairness.
What was the purpose of researching Victorian reformers?
To learn how they fought Social Sin and made lasting changes in society.
What was the patchwork biography activity?
Creating a block with key facts about a reformer to contribute to a class quilt.
What is the “Who’s Who Quilt”?
A collaborative display showing the biographies of key Victorian reformers.
How do Victorian reformers’ behaviours compare to today’s expectations?
Many acted with compassion and justice—values still admired and expected today.
What were the issues in society in this time? list as many as you can
- Punished because they are poor, not because they are crinimals just because they are trying to live
- Unhealthy conditions made people sick
- Lack of healthy food and good hygiene also make them sick
- Without plumbing e.g. toliets, bath
- Some bosses wanted to improve conditions for workers
- Need to provide better conditions
- The rich have many servants to do things for them
- Poor are viewed as gross and filthy
- Forced to work with little break just to survive
- Children were forced to work as servants for the rich
- Strict rules for the working poor
- Poor only dream of education
- Worked so hard for their familys
- A life of crime for them was more profitable so kids would do things outside the law just to survive
- Lacked humanity and rights
Kids were employed to do stuff adults couldn’t like climbing in holes and chimneys
How did the church try to help poor people of this time?
The salvation army was set up to help poor people
They also had education centres for where the uneducated could learn about the bible
Made this to help those who were homeless and poor
What is human dignity?
The idea that everyone deserves kindness and respect no matter their gender, class age, race, religion or what they look like
Define conscience.
Conscience is a judgment of reason. It is when a someone recognizes something that is not morally right and they act on it.
How is conscience created or learned?
Conscience is created and learned through a combination of life experiences, guidance from parents and teachers, religious or moral teachings, and personal reflection. Over time, these influences help shape a person’s understanding of right and wrong.
What does it mean to make an error of judgement?
To make an error of judgement means choosing something that seems right at the time but is actually wrong. This can happen if your conscience is not fully informed or you misunderstand the situation.
What is the relationship between Mercy and Sin?
Mercy is God’s forgiveness and compassion toward sinners, offering a chance for repentance and healing from sin.
