Feminist Theories of Religion 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: hollyrebekahCreated on: 26-09-20 22:29 What is religion’s function according to Feminists? To act as patriarchal ideology that legitimates female subordination 1 of 11 How do places of worship restrict women? By segregating the sexes, restricting their participation, and regarding subjects such as menstruation as taboo 2 of 11 How are sacred texts evidence of patriarchy? They largely feature male figures and anti-female stereotypes, and are usually written/interpreted by men 3 of 11 How do religious laws and customs favour men? They give women fewer rights than men, like in dress code or decision making 4 of 11 What does Woodhead say about the exclusion of women from Catholic priesthood? It is evidence of the Church’s deep unease regarding women in power 5 of 11 What does Karen Armstrong argue? Religion often placed women at the centre until the rise of monotheistic religions 6 of 11 Who argues that not religion is not the direct cause women’s subordination? El Saadawi 7 of 11 Who spoke about religious forms of feminism? Woodhead 8 of 11 According to Gilliat-Ray, why do some British Muslims choose to wear a hijab? For them it is a symbol of liberation 9 of 11 What is a piety movement? A conservative movement that supports traditional teachings about women’s role 10 of 11 How does Brusco argue that women are able to increase their power and influence in piety movements? They are able to influence men’s behaviour, especially in Pentecostal groups where it’s a belief that men should respect women 11 of 11
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