Meaning that one persons rights may
not be defended if they take away
another persons or peoples rights
Protests
Direct action
can involve damaging or
destroying property
doing something as an
act of protest without
permission
Strike
refusal to work or carry out normal duties
Demonstration
sit downs
march
makes a point
can turn violent
a way of publicly showing how strongly
you feel about something
Non-violent action
peaceful protest that
may cause
inconvenience but does
not harm people or
property
Key Terms
Violation - to break a law or right
Justice - the quality of
being fair and reasonable,
the law or authority
maintaining this
Empowerment - to give someone authority or
power, make someone stronger
Religious Views
Christainity
everyone is equal in the eyes of God
"You shall love your neighbour as yourself" Matthew 22:39
many think that the Christian Church is sexist
Jesus, however, made no distinction
between men and women
Women should remain silent. They are not
allowed to speak but must be in submission as
the Law says." St Paul - 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
Islamic (Muslims)
The Qur'an teaches
that everyone was
created by Allah and
so are equal
All mankind are descendants of Adam and Eve, an Arab is not better than
a non-Arab and a non-Arab is not better than an Arab; a white person s not
better than a black person, nr is a black person better than a white person
except for piety or good actions
Prophet Muhammad - Last sermon
women are equal to men but have different purposes
Men - financial needs
Women - home and family
"Paradise lies at the feet of your mother" The
Prophet Muhammad (Sunan An-Nasali)