Justice & Injustice
This means treating people in a fair and lawful way.
Justice
Giving everyone the same resources
Equality
Not having enough money for food, shelter, or education
Poverty
If a girl is not allowed to play football because “it’s for boys,” this is an example of ______.
Gender inequality, discrimination
This young activist won the Nobel Prize for her fight for girls’ education.
Malala Yousafzai
When someone is given a special advantage, it's their __________.
privilege
Equality or Equity: Students who apply for scholarships, gets scholarships.
Equality
What are possible causes of poverty?
Sample answers: economic instability, lack of education, lack of healthcare, unemployment, low wages, corruption, natural disasters, climate change
Why might equal pay for equal work still not solve gender inequality?
Because women also face barriers such as, childcare, stereotypes, job access
Marcus Rashford changed UK policy by campaigning for what issue?
Free school meals / child hunger.
If a government limits freedom of speech “to protect national security,” is this justice or injustice? Explain.
(Reasoning)
A wheelchair ramp is an example of ______ in action
equity
What is one way poverty and education are connected?
Poverty limits access to education; lack of education keeps people in poverty.
Name three barriers to equality of opportunity.
Possible answers:
- gender bias
- discrimination
- disability
- poverty
Where is Greta Thunberg from?
Sweden
The international group that works to keep peace among nations.
United Nations
The difference between equality and equity can be shown in pictures of people watching a ______
Baseball game
Community-based organization that provide businesses with support services & financial loans without collateral is __________.
micro-credit lender
When is International Women's Day?
March 8
How old was Malala when she was shot by the Taliban?
15 years old
Name four human rights.
- right to education
- right to equality
- freedom of speech
- right to life
- right to work
Give one global example of a conflict that challenges the idea of a harmonious society.
Sample answers: refugee crisis, religious conflict, racial tensions
If a country’s wealth increases but poverty also grows, what does that suggest about wealth distribution?
Widening/increasing wealth inequality
Should gender equality mean identical treatment for men and women, or fair treatment based on needs? Defend your answer.
Accept valid answer & reasoning
The UN states that ending all ______ against women & girls isn't only a basic human right, it's crucial for a sustainable future.
discrimination