Theme: Gender Equality

In this resource the lives of Lucia and her cousin Johan are profiled to explore the issue of ‘Equal Rights for All’.  The materials contain background information for the teacher on Malawi and gender, pupil worksheets, posters and a prayer service.

In this resource the life of Mpatsa is profiled to allow Senior Primary educators to explore the issue of ‘Equal Rights for All’ with their pupils.  The materials contain background information for the teacher on Malawi and gender, pupil worksheets, posters and a prayer service.

This CSPE/ Citizenship resource has been designed in a way that you can choose how many classes you would like to spend exploring Gender with a selection of introductory activities and case studies to bring the issues to life. Today, the expectation both in Irish, UK and international law is that men and women are equal and treated accordingly. Yet gender inequality remains a feature in every region in the world. In developing countries where Trócaire works, this inequality is exacerbated by extreme poverty.

The theme of this Religious Education Resource is Gender Inequality and the adverse effects this has on poverty levels and related  issues in developing countries. There is also included a section on Catholic Social Teaching with a particular focus on Populorum Progressio. This encyclical highlights the role we all can play in creating a just world and was influential in the founding of organisations like Trócaire.