Gender Equality Flashcards
(33 cards)
What does the Catholic Church teach about the equality of men and women in the family?
The Catholic Church teaches that men and women are equal in the sight of God.
What biblical evidence supports the equality of men and women?
Genesis 1:27 states, ‘So God created man in his own image; in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.’
What does St. Paul teach about equality in Christ?
In Galatians, St. Paul teaches, ‘in Christ there is neither male nor female, we are all equal.’
What is the significance of the Imago Dei in relation to men and women?
Imago Dei refers to the belief that both men and women are created in the image of God, affirming their equality.
What is referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding family roles?
Catechism of the Catholic Church 2207 discusses the role of men and women in the family and the dignity of work within the home.
What are divergent Christian teachings about men and women in the family?
There are various Christian teachings and attitudes regarding the equality and roles of men and women in the family.
How does the Catholic Church respond to divergent teachings about family roles?
The Catholic Church provides responses to divergent Christian teachings about the equality and roles of men and women in the family.
What does the Church teach about the differences between men and women?
The Church teaches that men and women have different qualities that complement each other, rather than being in competition.
Why is the relationship between mother and father important in parenting?
A close relationship between mother and father is important because their natures complement each other in parenting.
What is the Catholic Church’s view on motherhood?
The Church emphasizes the crucial role of mothers in human life and insists that women must always be treated with dignity.
What role do women play according to the Catholic Church?
Women play a crucial role in bringing life into the world and in raising children, with a special connection to the child they carried.
What did Pope Francis say about women’s roles in the family?
Pope Francis taught that women have an irreplaceable role within the family, handing down solid moral principles to future generations.
What does the Church teach about women’s rights in society?
The Church teaches that women should have equal rights in politics and society.
How do Catholic families typically decide on domestic roles?
In most Catholic families, married couples decide for themselves who takes on specific domestic duties, achieving a balance that suits their relationship.
What does the Church teach about the dignity of keeping the home?
There is dignity in keeping the home and not having a job outside of it. Society should not view those who stay at home as less valuable.
What is the role of family according to the Catechism?
Family is the place where, from childhood, a person learns good moral values and how to live in society.
Who can perform domestic work?
Domestic work can be done by either a man or a woman.
What does the Church say about women and domestic work?
Women should not be expected to complete all domestic work nor should they be confined to it.
What does the Church teach about the choice of women not returning to work after childbirth?
The choice to give up work must always be voluntary, and women making this choice should be supported by society.
“Women who freely desire to work in the household should not be stigmatised by society” - Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church.
Are the teachings the same for men who stay at home?
Yes, men who choose to stay at home to raise children and keep the home are due the same dignity as women.
What do some Evangelical Protestants teach about the role of women?
They teach that women should bring up children and run a Christian home, and must submit to the authority of their husband.
What is the role of men according to some Evangelical Protestants?
Men are to provide for the family.
Why do some Evangelicals believe in different roles for men and women?
They believe St Paul taught that women ‘should remain silent in Church’ and that Adam was created first by God.
What do Evangelicals say about their views on women?
They deny being sexist and argue they have a high regard for women and their traditional role in the family.
