FACTS
The word Jains comes from jinas who are people who have perfect souls. Some monks sweep the ground in front of them to assure that they don't step on any insects. In recents years, Jainism followers have had to loosen their strict rules against non-violence. Most Jains parents and ancestors were Jains.
Men and women are viewed as equal even though there are many controversies such as men are allowed to be naked and women are not.