Lesson Plan

• Describe the key sociological concepts of gender, feminism, patriarchy and religious doctrine.
• Explain how sacred texts and religious institutions shape gender roles in major world religions.
• Compare radical, liberal and post‑colonial feminist perspectives on religion.
• Analyse case studies of feminist movements within Christianity, Islam and Hinduism.
• Evaluate the strengths and limitations of feminist analyses of religion.

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint slides summarising key concepts
• Printed handout of the comparative religion table
• Case‑study worksheets (Catholic, Islamic, Hindu examples)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Student notebooks
• Exit‑ticket cards

Begin with a headline about recent debates on women’s roles in religious institutions to hook interest. Ask students what they already know about how religion influences gender expectations, linking to previous lessons on gender and socialisation. Outline today’s success criteria: identify key concepts, compare feminist perspectives, and critically evaluate arguments.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Quick quiz on definitions of gender, feminism, patriarchy and religious doctrine.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Present key concepts and mechanisms by which religion shapes gender roles.
3. Comparative table activity (15’) – In pairs, analyse the provided table, noting similarities and differences across religions.
4. Case‑study stations (20’) – Small groups rotate through three stations (Catholic, Islamic, Hindu) completing guided questions.
5. Whole‑class synthesis (10’) – Groups share findings; teacher highlights feminist strands (radical, liberal, post‑colonial).
6. Evaluation activity (5’) – Students list two strengths and two limitations of feminist analyses on a sticky note.

Recap the main ways religion influences gender and the varied feminist responses. Collect exit‑ticket cards asking students to state one new insight and one lingering question. For homework, assign a 300‑word essay comparing feminist critiques of two religions covered today.