Religion & the Roles of Men & Women (AQA GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course)): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8061

2 hours15 questions
1
2 marks

Give two religious teachings about gender discrimination.

2
1 mark

Which of the following terms refers to the idea that men and women are not viewed as equals?

  • Discrimination

  • Human rights

  • Gender equality

  • Gender inequality

3
1 mark

Which of the following terms means having a fixed general idea or image of how men and women should behave?

  • Gender inequality

  • Sexual stereotyping

  • Gender equality

  • Human rights

4
2 marks

Give two religious beliefs about gender equality.

5
2 marks

Give two ways that someone might discriminate against a person due to their gender.

1
4 marks

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about gender equality.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

2
5 marks

Explain two religious beliefs about the roles of men and women.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

3
4 marks

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about the roles of men and women.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

4
4 marks

Explain two similar religious beliefs about the roles of men and women.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

5
5 marks

Explain two religious beliefs about gender discrimination being wrong.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

1
12 marks

‘Gender discrimination is always wrong.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you: 

  • should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement 

  • should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

  • should refer to religious arguments 

  • may refer to non-religious arguments 

  • should reach a justified conclusion.

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

2
12 marks

‘Both women and men should be able to be leaders within their religion.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

3
12 marks

‘There should always be gender equality within a religion.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

4
12 marks

‘Men and women should have equal status within a family.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

5
12 marks

‘The roles of men and women are not equal.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.