they see society as patriarchy and religious institution as oppressive, it legitimises
women's subordinate position
Evidence of Patriarchy
Organisations- women are more likely to take part in religious activities than men, they
are normally in charge of them. Armstrong- priesthood exiles women, marginalising them.
Place of worship- in mosques, men are women are segregated
in worship also the imam can only be men, restricting women
like in Christianity
sacred text- in Islam while women are mesustrating they cannot take part in worship or touch
the holy book
Religious Feminism
Woodhead- women can use Religion to gain grater
freedom and respect even if traditional religion is patriarchal
the hijab is seen as a oppressive form of control however it can be
seen as a way of liberation, representing their faith.
Evangelical Christians- 'men must respect
women'- they use this within the household