M+R = Roles, equality and exploitation

Question 1

One female gender role

Answer 1

Woman should be the stay at home parent

This involves cooking, cleaning and taking care of the children.

People argue this as woman give birth to kids meaning the caregiving characteristics come naturally to them.

Question 2

Positive of gender roles

Answer 2

• The mums staying at home means they can develop a better relationship with their children
• People can be determined to prove them wrong

Question 3

Negatives of gender roles

Answer 3

• Moral issues can arise like the gender pay gap
• They put us in a box which can limit people’s potential

Question 4

Judaism view on gender roles

Answer 4

“(wives) you desire shall be to your husband and he shall rule over you” - Torah (Genesis 3:16)
This tells us that husbands should be in charge and dominant in relationships. Also that wives should be loyal
The impact could be that woman won’t get to be free and make their own decisions

Question 5

Islamic views on gender roles

Answer 5

“Indeed, muslim men and women, the believing men and women, the patient men and women, the charitable men and women, for them Allah has prepared a great reward” - Qur’an (Syrah 33:35)
This tells us that Allah created both men and women of equal value and no matter what your gender is you will get rewarded. This can have a positive impact on society as everyone will be treated fairly. This can result in everyone being kinder and nicer which makes the world a better place to live

Question 6

Non religious views on gender roles
Utilitarian

Answer 6

A utilitarian will depend the situation they are faced with at the time. they will only support gender role if the gender role can produce the greatest happiness for the greatest number

Question 7

Positive utilitarian view on gender roles

Answer 7

-Majority of people will be happy
-They don’t place importance on stereotypes and don’t think about them

Question 8

Negative utilitarian view on gender roles

Answer 8

-They can’t predict the consequences
-Doesn’t take into account of the unhappy minor it and they may feel ignored

Question 9

What moral issues are raised by gender roles

Answer 9

• Is a women’s main role to have children ?
• Should there be gender neutral clothing ?
• Should there be the gender pay gap ?

Question 10

Examples of Exploitation

Answer 10

• Photoshop
• Costumes
• Trafficking
• Pay inequality

Question 11

Humanist view on exploitation

Answer 11

In 1986 they created the humanist work congress which
- tries to get press attention
- supports the UN rights of a child

Question 12

Moral issues raised by exploitation

Answer 12

• Goes against human rights
• The gender pay gap

Question 13

Moral issues raised by equality

Answer 13

• Gender pay gap
  Women are being paid 15% less than men for the same work
• Goes against human rights
  UDHR states “all human beings are both free and equal in dignity and human rights”
• Glass ceiling
  Many women can see top jobs but can’t break through or reach them. For example the percentage of female CEO’s is less than 5%

Question 14

Christian views on equality

Answer 14

God created both Adam and Eve on the 6th day in his image. This tells us they were created equally.

Eve was made from Adam’s rib and originally made as Adam’s helper. This tells us that women should be helpers to men and rely on them

Question 15

Humanist views on equality

Answer 15

• Everyone’s human rights should be respected and honoured
• Be given equal opportunities
• They support feminism

Question 16

One male gender role

Answer 16

Males should provide finically to families

This means that men should have high earning jobs with good wages.

Some argue this as they should go into jobs including police, firefighting or a prison guard and get paid based on their manly skills such as being strong and brave.

Question 17

Islamic view on equality

Answer 17

“Men are the maintainers of women” - Qur’an 4:34. This tells us that women need a man to take care of them and they can’t look after themselves

Question 18

Sikhism view on equality

Answer 18

“Women is born from women, there is none without her” - Var Asa. This tells us they recognise the importance of women and how they have a vital role in society