Feminism Flashcards
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Portrayal of Men and Women in Religion
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- God is portrayed as a male, reinforces the idea that men are more powerful
- Individuals in religious texts are predominantly male
- Women who are in the texts tend to be:
- Portrayed in a negative light (e.g. Eve with the forbidden fruit)
- Secondary to males (Eve created from Adam)
- In traditional gender roles (Mary the mother)
- Tend to be interpre
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Radical/Marxist Feminists: Gender Paradox
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- Women are the main consumers of religion(more involved), but they are marginalised by it (treated less favourably compared to men)
- Example: Hinduism - women cannot go near shrines when they are menstruating
- Daly (radical feminist) argues that the story of Adam and Eve reinforce the social inferiority of women - Adam created in God’s own likeness whilst Eve was created from the rib of Adam
- Roman Catholic Church - women praised for their actions in the pandemic by the Pope, but they have no actual power or authority (no female leadership positions)
- Women seen as secondary to men, implies they should only listen to men and not take on leadership positions
AO3 - Sikhism emphasises equality between men and women, women can participate in all religious and social activities in the Gurdwara and both men and women can worship together
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Radical Feminists: Stained Glass Ceiling
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- It is an invisible barrier that prevents women from achieving leadership positions in religion
