Feminism and Religion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Feminist view on religion?
A
Argue religion reflects and perpetuates patriarchal inequalities in society.
2
Q
Examples of patriarchy?
A
1) places of worship are often segregated. 2) organisations dominated by men eg. Women cannot become priests or a rabbis.
3
Q
What does Karen Armstrong argue?
A
Women have not always been subordinate to men within religion.
4
Q
What does Nawal El Saadawi argue?
A
Religion is not the cause of patriarchy, but the patriarchal societies have influenced and re shaped religion.
5
Q
What does Linda woodhead argue?
A
There are religious forms of feminism. Women use religion to gain respect. Eg Muslim women use hijab to escape the confines of home and enter education.
