Feminist view religon

• How is religion often used in patriarchal societies?


  As a tool to maintain male dominance over women
• What are some leadership roles that women are often restricted from in religious contexts?


  Roles such as priests
• What control do some religions exert over women's bodies and choices?

  Restrictions on contraceptives, abortions, and practices like FGM
• What is a common practice regarding women's treatment in religious spaces?


  Separate sections for men and women
• What harmful gender stereotype is perpetuated by some religions?


  The idea that women should be subservient to men
• What justification do some religions provide for violence and discrimination?


  Practices such as honor killing
• What type of societal structures does religion often reinforce?


  Patriarchal structures
• How can the interpretation of religion affect its perceived oppression?

  It can depend on how religion is interpreted
• What role do cultural and social factors play in the perception of religion?


  They can influence how religion is viewed and practiced
• How can Muslim women view the wearing of the veil?


  As a form of liberation and empowerment
• What concept of equality is emphasized in many religions?

  Spiritual equality, where everyone is equal in the eyes of God
• Why do some women wear veils to avoid the male gaze?


  To maintain modesty and avoid unwanted attention
• What is a characteristic of many religious organizations regarding gender?


  Many are male dominated despite higher female participation.
• How does orthodox Judaism and Catholicism view women in the priesthood?


  They forbid women from becoming priests.
• What does Armstrong see as evidence of women's marginalization in religion?


  Exclusion from the priesthood.
• How do places of worship often treat women during services?


  They often segregate the sexes and marginalize women.
• What restrictions might women face in places of worship?

  They may be restricted from preaching or reading sacred texts.
• What taboos may prevent women's participation in religious activities?

  Taboos regarding menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth.
• In Islam, what restriction is placed on menstruating women regarding the Qur'an?


  They are not allowed to touch the Qur'an.
• How does Holm describe the treatment of women in religion?


  As the devaluation of women.
• What do sacred texts largely feature in terms of gender representation?


  They largely feature the doings of male gods and prophets.
• What stereotype is reflected in the story of Eve in the Judeo-Christian tradition?


  She is portrayed as the cause of humanity's fall from grace.
• How do religious laws and customs affect women's rights compared to men's?


  They may give women fewer rights than men.
• What are some examples of religious influences on cultural norms regarding women?

  Genital mutilation and punishments for sexual transgressions.
• What does the Catholic Church ban that affects women's reproductive rights?


  Abortion and artificial contraception.