Topic 16 Changing relations between sexes

Question 1

the c question for this is identical to the one in the relations between sexes pack, but what are some additional quotes you could use? think pope john Paul II and pope francis

Answer 1

wrote in encyclical called mulieris dignitatem that women are natural cares + better mothers, whilst men work better outside home -> source of authority as it is a papal document, emphasis on tradition
women may lose their femininity by being too business driven - pope francis

Question 2

what bible verse could you use for RCC that promotes sexism?

Answer 2

ephesians 5 -> husband seen as head of his wife, and wife is inferior, called upon to submit to him
husband has a responsibility to his wife, to love her completely unto death

tim 2 -> not permitted to teach a man nor tell him what to do -> eve led adam astray

Question 3

how can RCC use the fact that Jesus was male to support their view?

Answer 3

jesus was male and all apostles were male thus only right that priest who represents jesus, is male

Question 4

what bible verse might cofe use to support that women should have equal opportunities?

Answer 4

Luke 10 -> Mary learning from jesus’ teaching, martha asks mary to come help her with the chores, but jesus insists mary should not go

Question 5

outline 2 differing views on the status of people in civil partnerships

Answer 5

1. introduced in 2005, initially just for homosexuals, but now for heterosexuals as well -> have same legal rights as a married couple, RCC reject for civil partnerships, vatican called them ‘harmful to society’, marriage = sacrament so don’t accept civil partnerships for heterosexuals either
2. liberal xians eg quakers accept them, not who is in relationship that matters, but rather quality of relatinship, if couple are committed and in love, should have a civil partnership if they wish
3. fundamentalists against civil partnerships due to biblical teachings about homosexuality and importance of marriage within bible