The 'Christians and culture' question commonly examines how Christians ought to relate to the culture in which they live. Christians also create subcultures of 'Christian' images, norms, and roles that shape how males and females think of themselves, their social roles, and their relationships. This presentation, which includes the PowerPoint, will examine images of men, women, and gender roles in Christian advertising and media.

General Session, 34 mins.
Are Men from Mars and Women from Venus? A Biblical Response to Gender Difference
CBE 2009 Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

JENELL WILLIAMS PARIS is professor of sociology and anthropology at Messiah College in Grantham, PA. She teaches, writes, and speaks on issues of sexuality and gender in Christian perspective. Williams Paris has published many articles and books, including Urban Disciples: A Beginner's Guide to Serving God in the City and Birth Control for Christians: Making Wise Choices.