Equality Issues:

Role of Men and Women

Suggested Duration: 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

• To understand what Islam says about the role of men and women in the modern world
• To learn that men and women are equal citizens

Key Words

• Equality, gender, complement

Islamic Values Islam teaches us that we should respect men and women equally. It also tells us that both genders can have some specific roles in this world and that they complement each other.

Citizenship Values All citizens are equal in British law.

Resources

• Pupils' Activity Sheet 2.1801: Professions Table