But the fact that Adam was created before Eve has significance to Paul and other Old Testament scholars; it signifies role distinction between the two sexes. ... In Acts 21: 8 - 9, Philip, one of the seven deacons, is said to have four daughters who prophesied. ... There is also the case of Precilla and Aquila described in Acts Chapter 18. ... We can only surmise that she played a significant part in the growth of this church, since no men were initially converted. These passages all call into question the real nature of the moratorium on teaching and the meaning of no a...

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• Grade Level: High School

I will also uncover many of the contradictions between society's assigned definition of masculinity and the expectation that males will somehow learn how to act contrary to that assigned and learned meaning. ... These characteristics range from not crying when they get hurt to being and playing violently. ... Most of what a young boy learns about what it means to be masculine is presented to him at such an early stage that he accepts it as an inevitable truth. ... Why do we have girls take dance and boys play baseball? ... Could it be said that genetics play a factor in what is so often...

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Present day compromise is benefited from considerate communication between global societies. These acts of understanding and working together enhances global linking. ... Women did not understand the meaning of being a man because they never had to experience hard labor such as they did. ... When Dougherty first started building a life for herself she was interviewed and asked who she was and what her purpose in life was for. ... Both of the writings show connection through sharing responsibilities in the community and how gender plays a role in diversifying society. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It all comes down to what makes up who a person is and what characteristics they have that builds to develop the personality and the inner self which creates an identity for the person. ... Experience through life situations determines how one talks, acts and responds to another person. ... Philosopher John Locke has his own theory about all people are born with a blank slate, also known as the "tabula rasa" meaning that they are born with no knowledge and having an empty mind. ... Some girls never played with the trucks. ... Behavior between males and females determines how nurture ...

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