Starter for 5! Is this prejudice or discrimination: To act against someone because of the group they belong to, e.g. not hiring someone because they are a woman. Which denomination of Christians allows women to have leadership roles in the church? Give one reason why Roman Catholics do not allow women to have leadership roles in the church. Give a quote that can be used to argue that animals should be treated with care and respect. How many names do Muslims have for Allah?

Starter for 5! Is this prejudice or discrimination: To act against someone because of the group they belong to, e.g. not hiring someone because they are a woman. Which denomination of Christians allows women to have leadership roles in the church? Church of England Give one reason why Roman Catholics do not allow women to have leadership roles in the church. Jesus only had male disciples, ‘women should remain silent in the churches’ Give a quote that can be used to argue that animals should be treated with care and respect. Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies, yet not one of them is forgotten by God (Christianity), ‘Whoever kills a sparrow or anything bigger without just cause, God will hold him accountable on the day of judgement’ (Islam) How many names do Muslims have for Allah?

Prejudice & Discrimination Gender Part 2 Learning Objective: To continue exploring different religious beliefs about the role of women. I can explore case studies on the treatment of women in religion and society I can explain Islamic teaching on the status and role of women in religion I can review my learning on the role and status of women in religion and society. We will explore Christian beliefs in lesson 2 and Muslim beliefs in lesson 3

Women in Religion and Society As a group read the case study you have been given about the treatment of women in religion and society and discuss the following questions… Pick out what you think are the three post important points in the article. Has anything surprised/interested you? Give each table a case study to explore and discuss. Does this example suggest women are being treated equally in society/religion? Does this example fit with what you know or your own experiences?

Share and discuss your article with your new group Share your article… Women Pilots Muslim Women Disadvantaged Women led Mosque Share and discuss your article with your new group Think about… How do the different case studies compare? Can you see any trends or patterns? Which article stands out the most and why? Equal Pay Polish MEP Jennifer Lawrence Hollywood Pay Gap Do this as a rainbow group style activity – mix up people from the different tables so they can share their articles with other students.

Prejudice & Discrimination Gender Part 2 Learning Objective: To continue exploring different religious beliefs about the role of women. I can explore case studies on the treatment of women in religion and society I can explain Islamic teaching on the status and role of women in religion I can review my learning on the role and status of women in religion and society. We will explore Christian beliefs in lesson 2 and Muslim beliefs in lesson 3

Bumper Cars You will each be given a card with information on about the role and treatment of women in Islam. You need to move around the room and ‘bump’ into someone. When you meet them you need to read them your card and vice versa. You then swap cards and continue to move around the room. The aim is to remember as many facts as you can by the end of the activity. At the end you will be asked to sit down and write as many facts as you can – e-refs will be awarded to people who can remember the most!

How did you do? When a woman works the money she earns is theirs as it is the duty of the husband to care financially for the family. It says in the Qur’an ‘husbands should take care of their wives.’ Women are expected to carry out religious duties such as praying, fasting and doing good works.   Women don’t have to attend the mosque 5 times a day to pray. If they do attend they must pray in a separate area to men. If no man is present, women can be the imam and lead the prayers in the mosque. In some Muslim societies there are restrictions on women’s rights. In Saudi Arabia women must be chaperoned outside the home and must be fully covered in public. Men and women are of equal value in Islam. Men and women will be judged equally on the Day of Judgement. Traditionally a woman’s duty is to look after the home and children. A woman’s role in the home includes looking after her husband, preparing halal food for the family and teaching the children the basics of Islam. Women can work and have responsibility outside of the home. Many Muslim women in Britain have professional roles such as lawyers and doctors.   When students have finished they need to sit down as see how many they can remember. When they can’t remember anymore go through the answers and get students to jot down any they forgot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C4-_MD9LOQ – If you would like to show more on restrictions on women in Saudi Arabia show some of this clip.    

Islam Teachings on the Status and Role of Women - Summary The status and role of women in Islam Women are of equal value in the eyes of God Women have different roles to men Men and women have been designed by God for different purposes Traditionally it is the mans job to provide for the family and a woman's duty is to look after the home and children. Women don’t have to attend daily prayers at the mosque. If they do, they pray in a separate area. In some Muslim societies there are restrictions on women’s rights, e.g. Saudi Arabia This slide summarises to students the idea that although women have equal value to men they are seen as having different roles. Men and women are of equal value to God Men and women are equally accountable for their actions and will both be judged on the Day of Judgement

Prejudice & Discrimination Gender Part 2 Learning Objective: To continue exploring different religious beliefs about the role of women. I can explore case studies on the treatment of women in religion and society I can explain Islamic teaching on the status and role of women in religion I can review my learning on the role and status of women in religion and society. We will explore Christian beliefs in lesson 2 and Muslim beliefs in lesson 3

Review

Could you now answer the following exam question? Before you go… Could you now answer the following exam question? If you have time ask students before they leave what they would include in this exam answer based on their learning in the last two lessons.

Prejudice & Discrimination Gender Part 2 Learning Objective: To continue exploring different religious beliefs about the role of women. I can explore case studies on the treatment of women in religion and society I can explain Islamic teaching on the status and role of women in religion I can review my learning on the role and status of women in religion and society. We will explore Christian beliefs in lesson 2 and Muslim beliefs in lesson 3