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13 Cards in this Set
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How do Feminists see religion? |
Religion is a male dominated institution that helps to reinforce gender inequality, beliefs are seen as part of patriarchal ideology that legitimates female sub-ordination which allows gender equality. |
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How are religious organisations sexist? |
Organisations are mainly male dominated despite the fact that women often participate more in these. |
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What point does Armstrong make about sexist organisations in religion? |
Armstrong: Exclusion from the priesthood as evidence of women's marginalisation |
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How are places of worship sexist? |
They often segregate the sexes and marginalise women, their participation may be restricted Islam: Taboos that regard menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth. |
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How are Sacred texts sexist? |
They largely feature the doings of male gods, stories such as the Genesis, often reflect anti-female stereotypes e.g Eve. The stories are often reflective and interpreted by men. |
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How are Laws and Customs sexist? |
Religions give women fewer rights than men, how many spouses etc. (Islam/Mormonism) Many religions legitimate and regulate women's traditional roles e.g (Catholicism and abortion) |
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A03. What is a criticism of the Laws and Customs? |
A03: El-Saadawi. These changes may be culture not religion. |
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A03. What are criticisms of these theories? (Armstrong and El Saadawi) |
1. Armstrong: early religions often placed women at the centre of the religion, prior to monotheistic religions 2. El Saadawi: argues that religion is not the direct cause of sub-ordination, patriarchy and their forms of society have caused this. |
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A03. What does Woodhead argue that religion can provide for women? |
A03. Empowerment for women |
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How does Woodhead see the hijab? |
Woodhead argues that the hijab can be seen as a symbol of liberation, not oppression as Western Feminists choose to see it. |
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How does Gilliat-Ray see the hijab? |
The hijab allows women to go into the public sphere and be educated, which provides liberation. |
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What is evidence to suggest that religion is becoming less sexist? |
- 1/5 of priests are female in Liberal Protestantism - Quakers and Unitarians are often committed to gender equality |
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