Feminist theory on religion - Oppression / Patriarchy 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySociological theoryReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: JadeLawrenceCreated on: 12-01-15 01:02 How do Liberal Feminist want to change religion? They want to remove obstacles that prevent women from taking positions of authority in religious institutions. 1 of 13 How do Radical Feminist want to change religion? They want to reshape religion completely. They want to refocus on early religions that centralise women. 2 of 13 How do Marxist Feminist describe religion? As a source of double exploitation for WC women. 3 of 13 How do sacred texts oppress women? When females are in sacred texts they are shown as anti-female stereotypes. Eg Eve caused the fall of grace. 4 of 13 How do religious images oppress women? There is little mention of women in holy books, also women are shown to be created from the rib of a man. 5 of 13 How do religious laws and customs oppress women? They legitimise traditional reproductive mothering roles. 6 of 13 How do religious institutions oppress women? Women are often forbidden to become members of importance in the institution. 7 of 13 How do places of worship oppress women? Women are kept behind the scenes and this is seen as the devaluation of women. 8 of 13 How do religious scriptures oppress women? Women are legally inferior to men in the Qur'an. Men are also seen as 'master by divine right'. 9 of 13 How is the veiling of women oppressive? It keeps women anonymous and invisible. 10 of 13 How are women seen as polluting? Menstruation and pregnancy of women is seen as polluting and unclean. 11 of 13 How are women seen as sexual predators? Women's sexual pleasure is disapproves and and women should only reproduce. 12 of 13 What is the stained glass ceiling of religion? Women are at the bottom of the career ladder in religious institutions. They face a invisible barrier of prejudice and discrimination. 13 of 13
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