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

Exam code: 8062

2 hours15 questions
12 marks

Give two religious teachings about gender discrimination.

21 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

31 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

42 marks

Give two religious beliefs about gender equality.

52 marks

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

14 marks

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about gender equality.

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

25 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.

34 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.

44 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.

55 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.

112 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]

212 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.

312 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.

412 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.

512 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.