Feminist theories of religion 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Emily UffindellCreated on: 31-03-15 18:10 How do many feminists regard religion? As a patriarchal (male-dominated) institution that legitimates and perpetuates this inequality. 1 of 30 How do many feminists believe that religious belief functions? As a patriarchal ideology that legitimates female subordination. 2 of 30 There is a lot of evidence of... ..patriarchy in religion. 3 of 30 Name places in a religion where patriarchy might be found: Religious organisations/ places of worship/ sacred texts/ religious laws and customs. 4 of 30 For example: Juadism and Catholicism forbid... ...women to become priests. 5 of 30 What did Amstrong argue? Women's exclusion from the priesthood is evidence of their marginalisation. 6 of 30 What 3 things may prevent uniquely women from participating in worship due to taboos? 1. Menstruation 2. Pregnancy 3. Child birth. 7 of 30 What did Holm argue? The fact that menstruating women are not allowed to touch the Quar'an is proof for the devaluation of women in contemporary religion. 8 of 30 However, feminists argue that women have not always... ...been subordinate to men within religion. 9 of 30 Who argued that early religions often placed women at the centre? Armstrong. 10 of 30 For example: fertility cults/ earth mother goddesses/ female priests were foudn throughout the middle east until about 6,000 years ago. 11 of 30 How were women marginalised in religion? The rise of monotheistic religions with all powerful, male Gods. 12 of 30 For example: The Hebrews' Jehovah. 13 of 30 However, although religion may be used to oppress women... ...it may not be the direct cause of their subordination. 14 of 30 Name a sociologist who argues in favour of this view: Saadawi. 15 of 30 This is a result of ... ..patriarchal forms of society coming into existence in the law few thousand years. 16 of 30 Therefore, once in existince, patriarchy began to influence and... ...reshape religion. 17 of 30 Therefore, like Armstrong, Saadawi .sees the rise of monotheism as legitimating... ...the power of men over women. 18 of 30 Who criticises feminist explanations that simply equate religion with patriarchy and the oppression of women? Woodhead. 19 of 30 Whist accepting that much traditional religion is patriarchal, she emphasises that... ...this is not necessarily true for all of religion. 20 of 30 She argues that there are religous forms of... ...feminism. 21 of 30 What are 'religious forms of feminism?' Ways in which women use religion to gain greater respect and freedom. 22 of 30 Whilst many Western Feminism tend to see the hijab as a symbol of oppression... ...Woodhead argues that women choose to wear the hijab to escape the confines of the home to enter education and employment. 23 of 30 Therefore, the hijab is a symbol of liberation that enables them to enter the public sphere without.. ..losing their culture or history. 24 of 30 Women also use religion to gain... ...status and respect for thir roles within the private sphere of the home and family. 25 of 30 For example: Belonging to an evangelic group can be... ...empowering for some women. 26 of 30 Despite the deeply ingrained gender roles, women are able to.. ...use religion to increase their power and influence. 27 of 30 A strongly held belief among Evangelicals is that men should... ...respect women. 28 of 30 We can also note that the position of women... ...within some religions is changing. 29 of 30 For example: A fifth of all priests are actually female. 30 of 30
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