TED: How I'm working for change inside my church | Chelsea Shields

The video discusses the significant influence of religion on society, particularly in terms of gender roles and equality. The speaker shares personal experiences with Mormonism, highlighting the challenges of gender discrimination within religious contexts. Activism efforts to address these issues are described, along with the criticism faced from both religious and secular communities. The video emphasizes the importance of religious activism in effecting change and the broader impact of religious teachings on societal norms.

What is the speaker's main argument about the influence of religion on society?

• Religion has no influence on society.

• Religion is held to the same standards as other sectors.

• Religion has a significant influence and is held to different standards.

• Religion only affects those who are believers.

How did the speaker's upbringing influence her views on gender roles?

• She was raised in a community that encouraged gender equality.

• She grew up in a patriarchal community with strict gender roles.

• Her family did not follow any religious practices.

• She was taught that men and women are completely equal.

What challenges did the speaker face in her activism for gender equality?

• She received widespread support from all communities.

• She faced no challenges in her activism.

• She faced backlash from both religious and secular communities.

• Her activism was ignored by everyone.

What is a key question the speaker raises about religious beliefs?

• How to completely eliminate religious beliefs.

• How to ignore religious beliefs entirely.

• How to convert everyone to a single religion.

• How to respect religious beliefs while holding them accountable for harm.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for influencing religion?

• Forcing everyone to follow the same religion.

• Ignoring religious practices.

• Dismissing religious beliefs.

• Taking religion seriously and advocating for change.

How does the speaker describe the impact of religious teachings on societal norms?

• Religious teachings have no impact on societal norms.

• Religious teachings are irrelevant in modern society.

• Religious teachings only affect religious communities.

• Religious teachings influence politics, health policy, and more.

What is the speaker's view on the role of religion in creating normality?

• Religion only subjugates and never liberates.

• Religion only creates morality, not normality.

• Religion creates both the roots of morality and seeds of normality.

• Religion has no role in creating normality.

What progress has been made in the speaker's religious community regarding gender equality?

• Men have been removed from leadership positions.

• No progress has been made.

• Women are now allowed to pray in church-wide meetings.

• Women have been completely excluded from all religious activities.

What does the speaker believe is necessary for achieving gender equality in religion?

• Ignoring gender inequality.

• Reclaiming morality in a secular context.

• Accepting the status quo.

• Focusing only on secular issues.

What does the speaker emphasize about the importance of continued activism?

• Activism should be abandoned in favor of traditional practices.

• Activism is no longer needed.

• Activism should focus only on secular issues.

• Continued activism is crucial for achieving gender equality.