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Mind Map by leeya_chowdhury, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by leeya_chowdhury
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Feminist Theory of religion
- they see society as patriarchy and religious institution as oppressive, it legitimises
women's subordinate position
- Evidence of Patriarchy
- Organisations- women are more likely to take part in religious activities than men, they
are normally in charge of them. Armstrong- priesthood exiles women, marginalising them.
- Place of worship- in mosques, men are women are segregated
in worship also the imam can only be men, restricting women
like in Christianity
- sacred text- in Islam while women are mesustrating they cannot take part in worship or touch
the holy book
- Organisations- women are more likely to take part in religious activities than men, they
are normally in charge of them. Armstrong- priesthood exiles women, marginalising them.
- Religious Feminism
- Woodhead- women can use Religion to gain grater
freedom and respect even if traditional religion is patriarchal
- the hijab is seen as a oppressive form of control however it can be
seen as a way of liberation, representing their faith.
- Evangelical Christians- 'men must respect
women'- they use this within the household
- Woodhead- women can use Religion to gain grater
freedom and respect even if traditional religion is patriarchal
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