G7: Belief Systems: Equality

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There is no difference in Buddhist teaching between men and women. Both are subject to old age, sickness, death, desire and suffering. Women have the same potential as men to gain the wisdom, insight and compassion necessary for enlightenment.

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Christians believe that all humans are made in the image of God.

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female...

To many lay Catholics Mary is the female gateway through whom they experience the divine.

Hijab is the principle of modesty and includes behaviour as well as dress for both males and females.

Traditionally, it is believed that it is up to the man to provide for his family financially while it is the woman’s responsibility to look after the home and family.

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In traditional Judaism, women are for the most part seen as separate but equal.

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Women's obligations and responsibilities are different from men's, but no less important (

The group a Hindu is born into can decide what jobs they may get and what their duties are in life.

Traditionally in Hinduism, a woman's role has been seen as supporting family life including playing an important role in the religious activities of the family.

Hinduism is the only major religion that has always worshipped God in female form and continues to do so today. In practice, gender equality for women in Hindu society is more challenging.