Feminism Flashcards

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Hierarchy oppressive (2)

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The hierarchy excludes women or leaves them in subordinate positions e.g. Orthodox Judaism women cannot be priests

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Hierarchy liberating (2)

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Some religions becoming more egalitarian allowing women to be included in organisational hierarchy, CofE women can be priests

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Teaching and roles oppressive

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Islam teach a woman’s place is in the nurturing role of a mother

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Teaching and roles liberating

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Woodhead (liberal)- religion provides a clear role and status in the family making them feel valued

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Customs oppressive

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Islam- men can say ‘talaq’ 3 times to divorce their wives, women have to prove serious misconduct

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Veiling oppressive

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Veiling of women- powerful symbol of patriarchy that strips women of their identity

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Veiling liberating

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Many muslim women wear it as a symbol of liberation and it helps avoid the male gaze

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Images oppressive

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Women oppressed through religious images- Eve is the temptress that corrupts Adam

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Aldridge (radical)

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Sexual pleasure for women is condemned in many religions and sexuality for non-reproductive purposes is prohibited

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Holm (radical)

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Women’s menstruation is nearly always seen as polluting. In Hinduism and Islam they’re forbidden from entering sacred places during periods

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Watson (liberal)

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Many women find the veil advantageous as they can enter the public sphere avoiding the male gaze

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Walby (radical)

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Women encouraged by religious teachings to fulfil domestic housewife role

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Evaluation

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Considers how religion can be both oppressive and liberating for women

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Criticism

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Postmodernists may argue that religion can’t enforce patriarchy with increased diversity and beliefs

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