Feminism and religion

General:

• Patriarchal - Male domination and Female subordination
• Patriarchal institution reflects the inequality of women
• Legitimises female subordination

Evidence:

       1. Religious organisations are male dominated - catholism - women cant be preists

       2. Places of worship segregate sexes - women may be unable to lead prayers

       3. Religious attitudes to sexuality:

• Turner - females make celibacy difficult for males
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