ZIMSEC O-Level Family and Religious Studies (4047)

Morality, Ethics and Social Issues: notes

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Moral Ideas

Morality: ideas of right and wrong that guide behaviour. Religions teach morals through scripture, elders and the example of leaders.
Conscience: the inner sense of right and wrong. Education and upbringing help shape it.
Sources of morals: the Bible and the Qur'an for followers of those faiths, and proverbs and taboos in traditional society.

HIV and AIDS: a virus spread mainly through unprotected sex, infected blood and from mother to child. Religious groups teach faithfulness, care for the sick and ending stigma. Treatment helps people live long lives.
Drug and substance abuse: harms health, school work and families. Counselling, support groups and sport can help.
Child abuse: harming a child physically, sexually or emotionally. Children can report to the police or to a trusted adult.
Gender equality: the idea that women and men should share rights and chances. Followers of many faiths teach respect for both.
Human rights: basic rights such as life, education and freedom from slavery, set out in the Zimbabwean Constitution.

Peer pressure: influence from friends. Standing by your values and choosing friends carefully helps.
Honesty and corruption: all the main traditions teach that bribery and theft are wrong.