Women s Rights and Sexism

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1 Community Cohesion

2 Women s Rights and Sexism

3 Key Words Sexism Discriminating against people because of their gender (being male or female)

4 Men and women in the UK have equal rights. During the twentieth century women gained the right to vote and to have equal pay with men. There have been many Acts to gain women equal rights Sex Discrimination Act illegal to discriminate in employment on the grounds of gender or if someone is married.

5 Why attitudes changed During the First and Second World War women had to do jobs previously done by men and proved that they could do them. The work of the suffragettes showed men that women were not willing to be second class citizens. UN declaration of human rights and the Feminist movement put forward a strong case for equal rights.

6 Christian attitudes to the roles of men and women

7 Traditional Protestant Christianity Men and women have separate and different roles. Women raise the children and run a Christian home. Should not speak in church and submit to their husbands. Men provide for the family and lead the family in religion. Love their wives as themselves. Only men can be church leaders.

8 These teachings are based on Teachings of St Paul in Timothy about women not being allowed to teach or speak in church. Teaching in Genesis 2 that says Adam was created first. Jesus disciples were men.

9 I am not giving permission for a woman to teach or to tell a man what to do. A woman ought not to speak, because Adam was formed first and Eve afterwards, and it was not Adam who was led astray but the woman who was led astray and fell into sin. (1Timothy.2:12-14)

10 Modern Protestant Christianity Today they accept that men and women have equal roles. They have women ministers and priests.

11 Council of Laodicea banned women priests in the fourth century, so they must have existed at some point. This teaching is based on Genesis 1 teaches that men and women were created at the same time. St Paul taught that in Christ there I neither male or female. The Gospels show that Jesus treated women equally. Treated Samaritan woman as his equal and he had women disciples who stayed with him at the cross.

12 Catholic attitudes to the roles of men and women Teaches that men and women should have equal roles. Women can study and teach about the faith. They can take funerals and hand out the bread and wine. BUT only men can be priests. Women are equal but priests represent Jesus at the Mass.

13 This teaching is based on Men and women are created at the same time (Genesis) The Catholic Catechism teaches men and women are equal. The apostles were all men and priests follow on from them. Jesus was a man and priests represent Jesus in the Mass.

14 Key Words Discrimination - Treating people less favourably because of their ethnicity, gender, colour, age, sexuality etc Prejudice - Believing some people are inferior or superior without even knowing them.

15 Key Words Ethnic Minority - A member of an ethnic group (race) which is smaller than the majority group. Multi-ethnic society - Racism - Many different races and cultures living together in one society. The belief that some races are superior to others.

16 Effects of Discrimination an Racism If treated unfairly some groups could start to work against society. Racism and discrimination can lead to the rise of racist groups like the BNP. They can stir up hatred between groups. Some politicians believe that young black people feel that they are not treated fairly and as such may be more likely to turn to crime.

17 Benefits of living in a multi-ethnic society Less chance of war. People get to know those of other countries Life is more varied and interesting. Lots of people means lots of ideas and society moves on quicker. Lets people see the things they have in common with other human beings.

18 Key Words Community Cohesion - A common vision and shared sense of belonging for all groups in society. Multi-faith society - Many different religions living together in one society.

19 Government action to promote community cohesion in the UK Giving money to groups working for community cohesion. Schools have to promote community cohesion by law. Race Relations Act illegal to discriminate against people based on race, colour etc Cabinet ministers and judges appointed from ethnic minorities.

20 Why community cohesion is important Without it different groups work against and not with each other which causes tensions. Riots in Oldham and Burnley were due to different groups living parallel lives and not mixing with each other. Violenc is a way of life in countries with no community cohesion e.g. Iraq.

21 Christians are taught to promote racial harmony. The Christian church has members from all over the world. 70% of Christians are non-white.

22 The Story of the Good Samaritan (Luke.10:30-37) In this parable Jesus tells us to help whoever is in need, even if they are people who you would usually dislike

23 Jesus treated a Samaritan woman as his equal (John.4) Healed a Roman Centurion s servant (Luke.7)

24 St Paul In Galatians.3:26-29 that everyone is equal in Christ. There are no different races within Christianity. You are, all of you, sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus there are no more distinctions between Jew and Greek, slave and free, male and female, but all of you are one in Christ Jesus. (Gal.3:26-28) Taught that God created all nations from one man, Adam. Therefore all nations are equal to each other.

25 There are Christian leaders of every race and colour.

26 All Christian Churches have condemned racism. May 1998 the Presidents of Churches Together in England published a letter against racism and religious hatred. Any attack on the dignity and human rights of any racial or religious group damages all of us.

27 Work of a Christian Church to help asylum seekers and immigrant workers

28 How the Church of England helps asylum seekers and immigrant workers. The Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church oversees research on social and political issues on behalf of the church. London Churches Refugee Fund provides refugees with basic necessities. Provide church services in different languages to immigrants maintain their faith until they learn English.

29 Why he Church of England helps asylum seekers and immigrant workers God wants people to seek justice for everyone which includes immigrants. (Book of Amos) Jesus always served others and Christians should do the same. Jesus teachings in the Good Samaritan and the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats echoes this.

30 The parable of the sheep and the goats (Matthew.25:32-33) The goats are those who are selfish and will go to hell. The sheep are those who treat others well and will go to heaven. God is concerned with our actions it does not matter what we look like.

31 The U.K as a multi-faith society

32 Multi-faith society Many different religions living together in one society. Britain has many different religions represented within it and they are free to practice their own religion. This is not the situation in all countries.

33 Religion in England and Wales Christians 42,558,000 No religion 8,197,221 No answer 4,823,000 Muslim 1,591,207 Hindu 558,746 Sikh 336,040 Jewish 267,711 Buddhist 149,237 Other Religions 157, Census

34 Religious freedom and Pluralism

35 Religious Freedom The right to practise and change your religion. Religious Pluralism Accepting all religions as having an equal right to co-exist.

36 Benefits of living in a multi-faith society Religions living closely can learn about what they have in common. May become more understanding of other faiths Make people question their own faith or take it more seriously. Could help to stop religious based conflicts.

37 Christian attitudes to other religions

38 They believe in religious freedom but have different views on particular religions. There are 3 responses. There is some truth in other religions but only Christianity has the whole truth. Christianity is the only true religion. All religions are a different path that still leads to God.

39 Despite showing respect to other religions Evangelicals still believe they should be allowed to convert people as Christianity is the only true religion. Jesus said, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John.14:6) Means only Christians will go to heaven. Jesus last words to make disciples of all nations means everyone should be converted to Christianity.

40 No matter how good and true any other religion might seem, it is false, useless because the light of Christ has not fallen on it. Karl Barth (Evangelical Protestant Theologian)

41 Catholics see other faiths as searching for God and having some truth but only they have the full truth. They believe this because The Church teaches that they do not understand how but, God can lead those who do not know of the Gospel, to that faith (Christianity) without which it is impossible to please him, the Church has the obligation to evangelise (convert) all men. (Catechism of the Catholic Church)

42 They believe Jesus is the Son of God who is the only person that can show the true nature of God. The Bible teaches that Christianity is the truth about God but that Judaism can contact God.

43 Some Liberal Christians see all religions as being equal in finding God. As such they should work together to make Britain a more holy place. They do not believe the Bible is the word of God. See God as a force, like gravity, that can be discovered in different ways.

44 Jesus said, In my Father s house there are many rooms. (John.14:2) There is room in heaven for many religions. All religions have a common faith in a higher reality which demands brotherhood on earth. John Hick (Christian Philosopher) Hands up all those who believe in God?

45 Problems for religion in a multi faith society Bringing up children Conversion Mixed Marriages

46 Conversion Christianity sees converting people as a duty. Some see it as the only true religion and should show other religions that they are wrong. Is this the right attitude to have in a multi faith society? Is it not prejudiced to believe other religions are wrong unless you have studied them all? Treating others differently because they have a different faith is discrimination. What problems might this cause?

47 Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. (Matthew.28:18-20)

48 Problems of trying to convert Trying to convert people from other religions could be seen as a form of discrimination or prejudice. Can t call all other religions wrong unless you have studied them all. It can lead to arguments and even violence.

49 Some religions teach that people will only have a good life after death if they follow their faith. Parents fear not seeing their children in death if they leave the faith. Bringing up children In a multi faith society children have the chance to think for themselves about religion. Most religions encourage people to raise children in that faith. Some do not want their children to learn about other religions.

50 Mixed Marriages People of all faiths mixing together can lead to them falling in love. What problems can this cause? Where will they marry? What religion will they raise the child? Where will the couple be buried when they die? Their parents might feel betrayed.

51 Ways religions promote community cohesion in the UK 1) Some people are working to find out what different religions have in common with each other and then build on it. E.g Christianity, Judaism and Islam all believe in the prophets Abraham and Moses.

52 2) Some religious groups are working to help interfaith marriages. Protestant churches and liberal Jewish synagogues have developed wedding services for mixed faith couples. Those in mixed marriages have developed the website to offer help and advice to other couples.

53 3) Some liberal religious groups encourage mixed couples to raise their children in both faiths. The children can then choose when they are older.

54 4) Different groups are joining together to explore ways of helping community cohesion. The Inter Faith Network was set up in 1987 to promote good relations between people of different faiths. See

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