Year 11 - Religious education
Different religious views about the status of women in religion
Religion, human rights and social justice
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different religious and non-religious responses to these issues.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how gender inequality impacts individuals and describe Christian and non-religious responses to it.
Key Notes
- Gender inequality has deep roots, though laws like the Equal Pay Act aimed to improve fairness.
- Despite legal progress, gender bias continues through stereotypes, subtle discrimination and unequal systems.
- Humanists promote equality through reason, fairness and human rights.
- Some Christians use the Bible to support traditional roles; others see it as a call to equality.
- Feminist theologians say Christianity must be reformed or replaced to reflect women's dignity.
Vocabulary To Learn
- discrimination: actions that come from prejudiced attitudes
- gender equality: the idea that people of all genders should have the same rights, responsibilities and opportunities in all areas of life
- microaggression: a subtle comment or action that reinforces a stereotype or causes offence, often unintentionally
- sexism: unfair treatment or attitudes towards someone because of their gender, usually based on the belief that one gender is better than another
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All Christians believe that men and women should have different roles because the Bible says so.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Gender inequality has deep roots, though laws like the Equal Pay Act aimed to improve fairness. Despite legal progress, gender bias continues through stereotypes, subtle discrimination and unequal systems.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'discrimination'
actions that come from prejudiced attitudes.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All Christians believe that men and women should have different roles because the Bible says so. Correction: Not all Christians agree. Some interpret Bible verses as cultural and support full gender equality, including leadership roles for women. Others, like the Catholic Church, believe men and women are equal in dignity, but have different roles.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Attitudes to wealth and its uses Study Guide
- Charity and issues with giving money to people living in poverty Study Guide
- Different religious views about freedom of religious expression Study Guide
- Different religious views about the uses of wealth Study Guide
- Ethical arguments related to racial discrimination Study Guide
- Exploitation of people living in poverty including people-trafficking Study Guide
- Exploitation of people living in poverty; fair pay and interest on loans Study Guide
- Freedom of religious expression Study Guide
- Human rights and responsibilities Study Guide
- Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief Study Guide
- Racial prejudice and discrimination Study Guide
- Social justice Study Guide
- Tackling poverty and its causes Study Guide
- The responsibility of those in poverty to overcome difficulties Study Guide
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