Religious Studies GCSE
Civil disobedience
What Civil disobedience means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Civil disobedience
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Reference: AQA
A deliberate, often non-violent method of opposing unjust laws that individuals believe violate fundamental moral or religious principles.
Topics that use Civil disobedience
- Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment (AQA GCSE)
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