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Radical Feminist Perspectives on Religion
Radical Feminists emphasize the patriarchal nature of some mainstream religions such as Catholicism and Islam. They argue that such religions have developed in patriarchal societies and have been ‘hijacked’ by men. Men have interpreted religious doctrines in order to justify … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Religion, Revision
Tagged feminism, goddess, patriarchy, religion
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Nawal El Saadawi: The Hidden Face of Eve
Feminist El Saadawi argues that neither Islam in particular or religion in general are oppressive to women, but they become so when the develop within already existing patriarchal social structures Continue reading
Feminist Perspectives on Religion: Karen Armstrong
Feminist Karen Armstrong argued that women were central to many spiritual traditions in early history. She pointed out that in early history, there were very few effigies of male gods, while symbolic representations of the ‘Great Mother Goddess’ were numerous. … Continue reading
Mary Daly’s Perspective on Religion
Feminist Mary Daly argued that Christianity was a set of patriarchal myths. She was heavily inspired by Simon de Beavoir. Mary Daly theorised that women were part of a ‘planetary sexual caste system’ which was patriarchal and exploitative of women. … Continue reading
What is Patriarchy?
Working definition The systematic domination of women by men in some or all of society’s spheres and institutions Origins of the Concept Ideas of male dominance have a very long history, with many religions presenting it as natural and necessary. … Continue reading
Posted in Sex and gender, Sociological concepts
Tagged feminism, Gender, inequality, institutions, patriarchy, sex, Sociology
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Feminist Theory for A Level Sociology: An Introduction
Inequality between men and women is the most significant form of inequality Anthropological evidence demonstrates that inequalities between men and women exist in every single society in human history, and in most of these societies women have an inferior social … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Sex and gender
Tagged feminism, Gender, patriarchy, public-private, sex, Sociology
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Feminist Theory: A Summary for A-Level Sociology
Introduction – The Basics Inequality between men and women is universal and the most significant form of inequality Gender norms are socially constructed not determined by biology and can thus be changed. Patriarchy is the main cause of gender inequality … Continue reading
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Tagged A level, difference, feminism, liberal, marxist, patriarchy, radical, Sociology
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Sylvia Walby’s Six Structures of Patiarchy
To Sylvia Walby, the concept of Patriarchy must remain central to a feminist understanding of society. She argues that there are six patriarchal structures which restrict women and maintain male domination – the existence of these structures restricts women’s freedom … Continue reading