The roles of men and women
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain different Christian teachings and views on the roles of men and women.
Key learning points
- The roles of men and women in the home have changed over time.
- Many tasks in the home are now split equally between men and women.
- There are diffrent Christian teachings which could support different roles for men and women in the home.
- These teachings can be interpreted differently by different Christians.
Keywords
Equality - belief that everyone is equal in value and worth
Helper - translation of a Hebrew term ‘ezer’ meaning someone who supports others
Roles - the different jobs, responsibilities, or expectations that men and women may have in the family, home, or society
Common misconception
That Jesus said that men are the 'head' of the household.
This is recorded in the Bible as being the words of St Paul, not Jesus.
Teacher tip
Students can look at the views of a broader range of Christian denominations such as the Plymouth Brethren to further explore the variety of views on the roles of men and women in the home within Christianity.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Where might polygamy be legal?
Q2.Christian teachings support and not polygamy.
Q3.What type of polygamy is permitted in Islam?
Q4.Polygamy may bring social and benefits in some communities.
Q5.What is one traditional purpose of marriage that affects polygamy views?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Over time, the roles of men and women in the home have become more .
Q2.What part of the Bible is often used to justify separate gender roles?
Q3.Some Christians believe that men have over women based on Paul’s letters.
Q4.Which denomination is more likely to support traditional roles?
Q5.Who said that the man is the "head" of the household in the Bible?
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