Religious Studies A-Level
Social Justice (Tzedek)
What Social Justice (Tzedek) means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Social Justice (Tzedek)
The application of prophetic traditions and the concept of Tikkun Olam to contemporary issues of racial discrimination, economic inequality, and human rights.
Topics that use Social Justice (Tzedek)
- Judaism – Religion and society: Religious pluralism and equality and discrimination (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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