3.7 Equality of men and women in the family Flashcards

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What are some Christian attitudes towards the role of men and women in the family?

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  • Husband is the head of the household
  • Wife obeys and supports her husbands
  • Wife looks after the kids and runs the household
  • Men must love and respect their wives
  • Women are the weaker partner in a marriage
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Why does the Roman Catholic Church maintain these traditional views about gender roles?

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  • The Church must stay true to the authority of the Bible, we must not change our views to fit modern ideas
  • Men and women were created in the image of God but with different roles
  • Adam was created to work
  • Eve was designed to help Adam with his work
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What are some arguments against gender roles?

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  • Everyone was created equally
  • Now, wives may earn a higher wage and husbands may stay at home
  • Or, couples may both work and share responsibilities for running the home
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What are some atheist/Humanist views on equality in the family?

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  • Feminists may argue that traditional gender roles are responsible for the mistreatment & repression of women over the years
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