There has been an increase in monotheistic religions- promoting one all powerful male God. Women have been marginalized- unable to progress in their profession
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El Saadawi (Pro)
Looks at the Muslim Arab perspective, says its the men who rule the religion who are patriarchal, not the religion itself. The men used culture bonded with religion to oppress women- Circumcision.
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Simone De Beauvoir (Pro)
Religion gives women false belief- Suffer now but compensate in heaven. Is a marxist feminist
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Abbott and Wallace (Pro)
Religion enforces the division between sexes through: -Sacred texts, -professionals, -sexuality, -treatment
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Abbot and Wallace (Quote)
'Blessed art tho O Lord that I was not born a slave. Blessed art tho O Lord I was not born a woman' - Jewish text
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Woodhead (Anti)
Not all parts of religion are patriarchal- hijab can be liberating. Women can use religion to gain respect and status.
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Watson (Anti)
Builds on Woodhead. Its liberating to be able to communicate without you on show. Its more important what you say, than look like.
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Wright (Anti)
Women are now able to become Rabbis and enter priesthood.
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Sikhism (Anti)
These scriptures state that men and women have 'equal souls' so should be treated equally. Argue we should 'not consider women cursed and condemned, when from women are born leaders and rulers'.
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Card 2
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Looks at the Muslim Arab perspective, says its the men who rule the religion who are patriarchal, not the religion itself. The men used culture bonded with religion to oppress women- Circumcision.
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El Saadawi (Pro)
Card 3
Front
Religion gives women false belief- Suffer now but compensate in heaven. Is a marxist feminist
Back
Card 4
Front
Religion enforces the division between sexes through: -Sacred texts, -professionals, -sexuality, -treatment
Back
Card 5
Front
'Blessed art tho O Lord that I was not born a slave. Blessed art tho O Lord I was not born a woman' - Jewish text
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