radical feminist theory

Question 1

3 examples of patriarchy and inequality between men and women in religion

Answer 1

1. sacred texts
   
   • feature mainly men
   • Adam made first and women made
     from his rib
   • Eve tempted Adam
2. religious organisations
   
   • leaders are male
   • Islam - Imams are male
   • orthodox view of prayer - “ blessed are
     you Lord our God, who has not made
     me a woman”
3. places of worship
   
   • women and men pray separate

Question 2

Karen Armstrong

Answer 2

• argues religion in past is less patriarchal
• in ancient world there was goddesses as well as gods
• fe/male priests
• monotheistic religions e.g Judaism pushed women out

Question 3

Jean Holm
[ radical feminist ]

Answer 3

• argues most churches, denominations + sects are patriarchal

Question 4

Simon De Beauvior

Answer 4

• argues the same as marx = religion used by a powerful group to oppress a less powerful group = women
• Marx proletariat - religion gives women false belief they will be compensated for suffering on earth by equality in heaven
• women vital to organised religions as they do most of work and socialise children

Question 5

Liberal feminists argument

Answer 5

• not as bad as RF make out
• female priests and Bishops in church of England
• reformed Judaism - women can be rabbis
• growth of new age is matriarchal
• Islam-women keep own name in marriage