Marxist Views On Gender Equality

We are all like clay pots composed of clay (the infinite) declares a Sruti text defining the overall principle of understanding atman or self (Rambachan 101). “In the image of God He created him; male and female, He created them” Genesis [1:27] . Whether in Hinduism or Christianity, these scriptures clearly imply that males and females are created identically and therefore are equals. Furthermore, Hindus believe in the spiritual equality of males and females on an existential level as a representation of enlightenment. Advaita teacher Ramana Maharshi summarized the Bhagavadagita 5:18-19 teaching by stating “knowledge and deliverance do not differ between sexes.” (Rambachan 103). These doctrinal premises allow spiritua l leaders to advocate for spiritual equality, yet gender inequality embodied as prescribed gender roles remains throughout the world. I wonder , if knowledge and liberation are indistinguishable between genders, why are there distinctions between male and female gender roles in society ? By understanding the mechanisms and justifications needed for spiritual equality, religions can begin to remove the barrier of prescribed gender roles which hinder true equality . Female guru Andamayi …show more content…
Instead, this limitation of gender roles hinders spiritual enlightenment for both genders . Shouldn’t individuals follow a pathway towards knowledge and enlightenment based on a calling not gender? A woman may experience spiritual awakening or darshan through nature, thus spiritual growth could be maximized through knowledge by pursuing a career in botany not through domestic work. Alternatively, a male may experience darshan by raising his children (feel dharma to raise children), therefore attaining a domestic role would enhance his