3.8 Gender prejudice and discrimination

Question 1

Which Christian denominations do/don’t allow women to be priests or bishops?

Answer 1

Roman Catholic Churches do not allow female priests or bishops whereas Protestant churches allow women to be members of the clergy.

Question 2

What does it mean to hold ‘egalitarian’ beliefs?

Answer 2

To believe that all people are equal (regardless of gender) and everyone deserves the same rights.