Which two reasons explain how religious discrimination can negatively affect a child's well-being?

Let's evaluate each statement to determine which two reasons explain how religious discrimination can negatively affect a child's well-being:

• i. Religious discrimination can lead to a sense of social isolation and exclusion. This statement is correct. When children face religious discrimination, they may feel marginalized, unwelcome, or different from their peers, leading to feelings of loneliness and being left out.
• ii. Religious discrimination helps learners develop resilience against social pressures. This statement is incorrect. Discrimination is a harmful experience that negatively impacts well-being. While individuals might develop coping strategies, discrimination itself is not a positive force for developing resilience; it is a source of stress and trauma.
• iii. Religious discrimination can cause emotional distress and anxiety. This statement is correct. Experiencing discrimination is a significant stressor that can lead to various negative emotional and psychological outcomes, such as sadness, fear, worry, and chronic stress.
• iv. Religious discrimination ensures that all learners follow the same religious beliefs. This statement is incorrect. Religious discrimination aims to disadvantage or mistreat individuals based on their religious beliefs, but it does not guarantee conformity. Instead, it often creates division and can reinforce existing beliefs or cause individuals to hide their beliefs.

Based on this analysis, only statements i and iii accurately describe negative effects of religious discrimination on a child's well-being.

The correct option is C.

C) Only i and iii are correct.