N5 UNIT 2 Flashcards
What is sexism?
Sexism is still a big issue, including name calling, groping, and women not having the same opportunities as men.
What does the term ‘glass ceiling’ refer to?
The glass ceiling refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women from reaching top jobs such as managerial positions and CEO.
What is the pay gap?
The pay gap indicates that women are still paid on average between 15 and 20% less than men, despite the Equal Pay Act of 1970.
What factor contributes to the pay gap?
Taking time off to have and care for children has been identified as a contributory factor.
What is prejudice in the context of gender issues?
Prejudice involves judging women based on their appearance, such as connections between attractiveness, being blonde, and perceived intelligence.
What does discrimination against women in the workplace include?
Discrimination includes being overlooked for promotion or not being given certain jobs due to being of childbearing age and sexual harassment.
What is stereotyping?
Stereotyping involves assigning specific personality traits, roles, or hobbies to women and men, such as pink and ballet for women or blue and football for men.
How do stereotypes lead to discrimination?
Stereotypes lead to prejudice and unfair discrimination, contributing to women facing discrimination in the workplace.
what are the traditional gender roles for women
house wives
nurses
teachers
childcare workers
what are the traditional gender roles for men
bread winners
authority over families
stereo typical jobs
how might gender roles effect people
everyone would know theyre place
children are looked after by their parents instead of childcare
people may feel trapped
men could grow up keeping their feelings in
there can be inbalance
waste of potential in women and men
pressure to live up to expectations
what are some reasons that christians would support gender equality
women can play an important role in the church
many quotes going against inequality
jesus had friendships with women
both men and women were created equally
why would christians not support equality
women cannot become priests or higher ups in the church
many quotes go against equality
eve can be seen as bad for being tempted by the devil
what is the catholic churchs veiws on same sex
if they are sexual it shouldn’t happen because its not open to the possibility of new life
why might people form relationships
companionship
showing they are committed
personal or professional support
mutual intrest
starting a family
why might people form sexual relationships
biological urge
showing love
reproduce
religon (duty)
pleasure and enjoyment
pressure/expectations
why would people say consent is important
it personafies someone
no pressure or coercion
protecting children from being sexualised
mutual respect is created
promotes equality
it must be of the 2 peoples will
its part of the law
what are arguments for waiting until marriage to have sex
sex is sacred and a special gift from god
STDs and STIs will be prevented
religous reasons
cheating on partenrs is wrong
arguemnts for having sex before marrige
it is fun and enjoyable
the couple may already be committed
many people dont ever get married
times have moved on
some people dont see marrige as important
sex dosent need to lead to pregnancy or STIs
what do utilitarianisms believe about sexual relationships
greatness in happines for the larger amount of people
contraception can be used to protect from bad sides of having sex
people can be educated on safe sex
cheating is not accepted
what are some moral issues raised by same sex relationships
abuse from society
religon will reject the idea
goes against god
it is questioned if same sex people should be allowed to marry
issue of equality and human rights
what are moral issues raised by sexual relationships
unwanted pregnancy
should young people be given contraception behind parent back
what age is it ok
STDs and STIs
responsibility that comes with it
pressured to send nude photos
why do some people think that rules about sexual relationships are unnecessary
sex should be enjoyed
private lives
in britain majority of people arent religious so shoudnt be bound by a religons veiws on sex
rules are there to prosecute same sex couples
why might some people say rules are necessary for sexual relationships
to protect the vulnerable
religon
respect of others keeping balence
overall wellbeing of society
