Beliefs-Other Relevant Theories Flashcards
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What is the view of religion according to Marxist theory?
Religion is considered ‘the opium of the people’, keeping the working class passive and preventing a revolution.
How do Radical and Marxist feminists view religion?
They claim that religion is patriarchal, keeping women subordinate to men.
What is the argument of Liberal Feminists regarding religion?
They argue that religion can be liberating and positive for women.
What is the gender paradox described by Radical and Marxist feminists?
Women are the main consumers of religion but are marginalized by it.
Give an example of the gender paradox in Hinduism.
Women cannot go near family shrines when menstruating because they are seen as dirty and polluting.
How does Buddhism reflect the gender paradox?
Male monks have higher status than female monks, reflecting male superiority.
What does Radical Feminist Mary Daly argue about the story of Adam and Eve?
She argues it reinforces the social inferiority of women, portraying men as superior.
What mission does Daly claim men have in the Roman Catholic Church?
Men’s mission is to preach about God.
What mission does Daly claim women have in the Roman Catholic Church?
Women’s mission is to listen.
What evidence does Pope Francis provide of the gender paradox in Easter 2020?
He praised women for their caring roles during the pandemic but acknowledged their lack of power in the Church.
What is a significant limitation for women in the Roman Catholic Church?
Women cannot occupy leadership positions.
What does Sikhism emphasize regarding gender equality?
Sikhism emphasizes equality between men and women, granting both equal status
Women can participate in all religious and social activities in the Gurdwara.
What is the stained glass ceiling?
The stained glass ceiling is an invisible barrier preventing women from achieving leadership positions in religion
Women face difficulties in becoming imams, rabbis, or priests in various religions.
In which religion are women generally not able to become imams?
Islam
This is an example of the stained glass ceiling in religious leadership.
Which religion does not allow women to become priests?
Roman Catholic Church
This restriction is part of the stained glass ceiling affecting women’s roles in religion.
What argument do radical feminists make regarding religion and women?
Radical feminists argue that religion maintains patriarchy, keeping women subordinate to men
This is evidenced by women’s lack of power or say in religious matters.
Who was the first woman bishop of The Church of England?
Libby Lane
She became the first woman bishop in December 2014, breaking through the stained glass ceiling.
What is sexual apartheid in the context of religion?
Sexual apartheid refers to the segregation of men and women encouraged by religion
An example is Orthodox Judaism, where women sit separately from men during services.
How do women experience seating arrangements in Orthodox Judaism?
Women sit separately at the back on balconies or behind screens
This arrangement reflects their perceived subordinate status to men.
What does Simone de Beauvoir argue about sexual apartheid?
Simone de Beauvoir argues that sexual apartheid is evidence of men’s use of religion to oppress women
Women are often promised Heaven as compensation for their lower status.
Does sexual apartheid affect all religions?
No, sexual apartheid only affects women in some religions
In many religions, including Sikhism and Christianity, men and women worship together.
What trend is observed regarding women’s religiosity today?
Growing numbers of women are less religious today
This trend suggests that religion has limited power in segregating men and women.
What do some Radical Feminists blame for women’s oppression?
The development of monotheistic religions
This includes Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
What is a characteristic of monotheistic religions?
They believe in one male God
This belief has contributed to patriarchal ideology.
