Venn Diagram: use the provided articles to create a comparative venn diagram between the two views on men and women/gender roles during early Period 3. Western Christendom Islam Women were superior to men in certain aspects. They are respected and treated almost godlike. Examples of this would be that they are asked in marriage, desired, loved and courted, and they inspire self sacrifice and require protection. Men are to respect and worship women. It is believed that women are the building blocks of life and they should be treated accordingly. Women are to be humble and respectful at all times. They are to have the highest standard of manners constantly and present themselves as honorable and gentle.