Women

Question 1

How are women discriminated in in and uk

Answer 1

Opportunity to be promoted is limited
Prevented from entering the army
Being considered physically weak
Not feeling safe going out at night, alone

Question 2

How are women discriminated globally

Answer 2

Income/pay gap
Forced into marriages
Laws around what women /can’t wear

Question 3

1849

Answer 3

Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female doctor

Question 4

1870

Answer 4

The married women’s property act allows women to own their own property

Question 5

1918

Answer 5

Women over 30 are allowed to vote in Britain

Question 6

1919

Answer 6

Nancy Astor becomes the first female MP

Question 7

1923

Answer 7

The matrimonial causes act makes ground for divorce the same for women and men previously only men could file divorce

Question 8

1928

Answer 8

Women age 21 or over are allowed to vote

Question 9

1967

Answer 9

Abortion is made legal in the UK and the contraceptive pill becomes available through family planning clinics

Question 10

1970

Answer 10

Equal pay act means it’s illegal to pay women lower rates than men for the same work

Question 11

1975

Answer 11

The sex discrimination act makes it illegal to discriminate against women in work education and training

Question 12

1989

Answer 12

The Royal Air Force allowed women to pilot combat aircraft

Question 13

Patriarchal society

Answer 13

A society shaped and ruled by men were only men’s voices were heard

Question 14

What is the Catholic Church stance on women in leadership roles

Answer 14

Women are not suitable to represent the male figure of Christ
Old Testament priesthood was reserved for men alone when Jesus came he chose only men apostles
Women can play rules, but not leading ones
Women are too emotional. They may be moody due to feminine hormonal changes they can be too compassionate and allow emotions to get in the way of reason and logic.
Priest as a father, the role people want to go to their father, not a woman
Allowing woman priest may be distracting/men in the congregation may hit on female priest
Women priest may not be taken seriously by the congregation
They generally have a less powerful commanding voice, which is necessary for preaching hard truths
They don’t have as much physical stamina so taxing duties may be perform less gracefully
Women tend to be more gossipy and talkative they give away the secrets of the confession
They are concerned about their appearance and may be influenced by flattery
her safety may be an issue as she may be alone with men who are stronger than she is

Question 15

What is the stance of the Church of England on women having leadership roles

Answer 15

The Church of England supports women in leadership roles, including as priests and bishops, based on its commitment to gender equality and the belief that both men and women are equally called by God to serve.

Question 16

What are some important dates regarding the COE stance on women leading

Answer 16

1992:
The Church of England approved the ordination of women as priests.
1994:
The first women were ordained as priests.
2014:
Legislation was passed allowing women to be appointed as bishops.
2015:
Libby Lane became the first female bishop in the Church of England as the Bishop of Stockport.

Question 17

What were the reasons behind the COE decision regarding women in leading roles and what are the controversies accommodations and impacts

Answer 17

THEOLOGICAL BASIS:
Men and women are created equally in God’s image (Genesis 1:27).
Jesus included women in his ministry, with figures like Mary Magdalene playing significant roles.
HISTORICAL AND SOCIETAL CONTEXT
Many biblical restrictions on women reflected cultural norms of their time, not eternal divine law.
PASTORAL NEEDS
Recognizing women’s spiritual gifts enriches ministry and strengthens the Church’s connection to society.
EQUALITY
The decision aligns with broader commitments to gender justice and equality.
CONTROVERSIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Some members oppose female leadership, citing traditional biblical interpretations.
The Church created provisions like “flying bishops” to minister to parishes that reject female leadership.
IMPACT:
The inclusion of women in leadership has brought diversity and strengthened the Church’s ability to minister effectively while demonstrating its capacity to adapt to contemporary understandings of equality.

Question 18

What is the stance of the Presbyterian Church on women in leadership roles

Answer 18

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) officially supports the ordination of women as ministers.
Key Developments:
1880s: Women were allowed to serve as elders.
2013: The PCI officially allowed the ordination of women as ministers, with the first woman ordained that year.
Theological Basis:
The PCI believes in gender equality in ministry, citing Biblical passages like Galatians 3:28 and the view that spiritual gifts are not gender-specific.
Opposition:
Some conservative groups within PCI oppose women’s ordination, based on traditional interpretations of Scripture, particularly 1 Timothy 2:12.
Accommodations:
The PCI accommodates dissenting views, allowing those opposed to women’s ordination to maintain their stance within certain congregations.
In summary, the PCI allows women in leadership roles, including as ministers, though conservative opposition remains in parts of the denomination.

Question 19

What are some arguments for women being priests

Answer 19

The priest is a representation of the whole church, both male and females, so there’s no reason why women should not be priest
The church must follow modern trends if people are going to continue to be a part of it
Both men and women can be baptised. They are equal on entry into the church and so should also be treated equally after.
Galatians 328 there is no difference between men and women and union with Christ Jesus
Jesus respect to women. Some of his friends were women. It was to women that he first appeared after his resurrection.
There is evidence that churches led by women priests are growing compared to those lead men
Women are not educated to the same level as men so should be allowed equal opportunities

Question 20

Arguments against women being priests

Answer 20

Jesus chose 12 men to be apostles so the church has no right to change this pattern
When holy communion is taking place, the priest represents Jesus and Jesus was a man and so a woman cannot be the representation of Jesus
If the church cannot agree on the issue, then it should leave things as they are
Corinthians 1434 women should remain silent in the churches. They are not too allowed to speak, but they must be in submission as the law says.