Racism
Who are the two people the presentation on Racism touched on?
Viola Desmond and Nelson Mandela
What is Poverty?
Poverty is the state of being really poor
What animals are tested on?
Fish, rodents, and mammals
What is a definition for Mental Health?
Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. Positive mental health is a state of well-being that allows us to enjoy our lives and can help children and youth weather the normal ups and downs of life.
What is Sexism?
The belief that one gender is superior to the other.
How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?
27 years
What are two examples of 3rd World Countries?
Haiti, Guinea, etc
How many animals die every year from animal testing?
More than 110 million
What is one way you can improve your mental health?
Talk to a friend, counselor, go for a walk, be outside, find a hobby, etc
What are gender stereotypes?
Widely held beliefs about the characteristics and behaviors of women and men
What is Viola Desmond known for?
Her iconic stand against racism at the Roseland Theatre
What effect does poverty have on people?
Starvation, Dehydration, Desperation
What is an example of something that is tested on animals?
Makeup, shampoo, medicine
What is Physical Health?
Being physically healthy includes being physically active, having a good diet and being in the healthy weight range.
What are negative effects of sexism?
People believing they are less valuable than someone else because of their gender
Is racism only about skin color?
No. While mostly based on skin color, it also includes prejudice against hair types, cultural customs, accents, etc.
What is an example of people who are in poverty in Saskatoon?
Homeless people
Why should a Christian care about animal testing?
Because we are meant to take care of the animals (Dominion)
Is it important for a Christian to be physically healthy?
Yes. We are called "temples of the Holy Spirit" and therefore should care about our bodies being healthy
Why should we advocate against Sexism?
Because people should be valued equally no matter what their gender
What is prejudice?
Judging someone before you know them.
What are 2 solutions to poverty?
Better education, Providing clean water, etc
If animal testing is bad, why do we continue it?
It protects humans. The other option is testing on humans, which appears less ethical.
What are 3 causes of mental health challenges?
Trauma, abuse, disease, accident, pain, social isolation, loneliness, racism, sexism, poverty, neglect, etc
When did people in Canada start fighting against sexism?
Late 1800's, Early 1900's