RCC C questions

4.1:C: Explain why the role of men and women have changed in the UK

• The Equal Pay act 1970 - women had to be paid the same as men for the same job
• The Sex Discrimination act 1975 -women had an equal right to getting a job
• The availability of contraception 1960 meant women could control when they had a family
• The feminist movement has worked to secure equal rights for women socially and politically.

4.2:C: Explain why some Christians do not accept that women should have equal rights in religion

• In Genesis, God created man first and woman to be a companion to him
• Jesus only chose men to be his apostles
• St Paul taught women to submit to their husbands as they would to do the Lord
• Jesus was a man and the priest represents Jesus

4.3:C: Choose one religion other than Christianity and explain why some of its followers believe in equal rights for men and women

• It is written in the Hadith 'All people are equal'
• There is evidence that Prophet Muhammad allowed women to lead prayers in a household which contained men and women
• There are examples of women around the world, particularly in China and Canada, who are effective Imams.
• In early Islamic history, a few Muslim groups allowed women eaders so that should still be allowed.

4.4:C: Explain why discrimination causes problems in the UK

• It might lead to conflict between people and could lead into extreme violence e.g riots
• It can lead to people not having the same chances in education as others.
• It prevents society working as efficiently as it otherwise could.
• It means that individuals are not valued for who they are

4.5:C: Same…