How does the story of Adam and Eve reinforce patriarchal values by having Adam being created first, in God’s image, and woman being created as an afterthought from Adam’s rib?

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How does the story of Adam and Eve reinforce patriarchal values by having Adam being created first, in God’s image, and woman being created as an afterthought from Adam’s rib?

2. If you are a man, consider at least one way you might change your everyday life in such a way that the consequences make your life better and enhance gender equality in relationships with others. If you are a woman, consider a man in your life (father, boyfriend, boss, husband etc.) and outline some changes in the way he acts in relationships that you believe would be good for him and for your relationship (you can decide whether you want to share these with him).

Summarize in a paragraph to show that you read the story. Then, discuss your own personal reaction to the story, as well as the point of view of the story, that is who is telling the story, and how does the story engage the issues of gender, race, and class.