Men are the head of the family and women should stay at home and care for children
"It is not good for the man to live alone. I will make a suitable companion to help him.": '(Genesis 2:18)'
"Women should learn in silence and all humility. I do not allow them to teach or to have authority over men; they must keep quiet.": '(1 Timothy 2:11-12)'
Role of women within Christianity
Women should be silent in church
Women cannot lead worship
"the women should keep quiet in the meetings. They are not allowed to speak; as the Jewish Law says, they must not be in charge.": '(1 Corinthians 14:34 GNB)'
Role of women in Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches
Women are not able to lead worship but they can take part in liturgical worship such as delivering readings
Role of women in Protestant and Anglican churches
Women can take part in worship and lead it
"I recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who serves the church at Cenchreae.": '(Romans 16:1)'
Libby Lane
First female bishop in the Church of England, her ordination showed that many people within the Church of England see women as equal to men with the ability to make an equal contribution to the Church
