Feminism Flashcards
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Overview
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Seen as promoting patriarchal values and reinforces gender inequality
2
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Key ideas
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Places of worship
Men generally have more central positions
Scriptural texts largely feature doings of male gods
3
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El Saadawi
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Accepts women are exploited through religion, such as some islamic men justify female circumcision
However actual religion doesn’t promote this but men manipulate it for own benefit
4
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Criticisms
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Woodhead- Not always oppressive as seem: hijab or veil allow women to go out and work so can have independence
Women can use religion to gain status and respect for their rules within private speare of home and family
5
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What did Armstrong say?
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Argues women are marginalized and aren’t allowed to hold positions of authority e.g. priests
