However, scholars noted that there are many inconsistencies concerning this, seeing that though the Bible did say this, women were still treated as inferior to men, and that women were limited to the home. They still were seen as a means to produce children, more of an object for sexuality, and be silent while serving her husband (Ellwood 325). Some Christians even blamed women for “the sin of humanity that necessitated the death of the savior,” and they were referred to as “the devil’s gateway.” Celibacy soon became a choice of women because it soon became more holy than marrying someone (Ellwood 325). Because of these views of women, they became the popular blame for many problems, villages and towns were suspicious of women. This was seen in the Witch Trials of Salem, and these women were a woman who sinned or stepped out of their place t hat was put upon them.
Political status for women was possible, but only for those who were in the upper class and were important to society. Islamic and Christian women were viewed very similarly though they were from different religions; however, Islamic women were treated better. In Christian Europe, around 1000 B.C.E until around 1200 B.C.E, it was the dark ages. Because of educational and religious traditions, women had restrictions on entry and participation in the workforce. Women’s restriction in the workforce was also because of their forced dependency on men and poor socio-economic status of women.
Moreover, men see themselves superior than woman because of patriarchy system. In the film, McMurphy did not listen to Miss Ratchet as a leader and is against all of her decisions as well. McMurphy refuse to listen to her because she is a female. She may be a leader in the mental institution but not to his
Textual Analysis – Gender Roles & Polygamy in the Novel “Sister Wife” Over the course of history women have not always been depicted as strong and powerful figures in literary text. This unfortunately happens to be a reflection of history itself. Women have struggled for arguably all of humanity to be considered as equals to their male counterparts. Although polygamy is painted to be a degrading and offensive practice for women, it still holds the same aspects in a monogamous marriage such as love, respect and a good support structure that traditional monogamous families have. As some Mormon women feel indifferent to being in a plural marriage, most feel as if it is obligatory and a part of their duty to follow their religious and spiritual beliefs as a way to successfully reach salvation.
She only references woman in her advice on how to overcome the issue, therefore leaving out a major demographic in the workforce. Due to the fact that the male population is completely disregarded from her arguments, it shows a major prejudice in her writing for this
The Church has many restrictions to be part of its clergy. Being a female is one restriction. Many officials are close-minded and immature for saying, “That women talk too much, or that it is not becoming for them to wear the clerical tonsure” (Viewpoints). A few officials, “have now come to terms with the fact that women are capable of heading academic faculties, running major corporations, ruling their countries as prime minister or presidents” (Viewpoints). Women are just as capable as men in governing the Church.
A Closer Look Into the Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, in a time where religion dictated society, women were affected greatly. They were restricted in numerous ways having strict policies pertaining to music, ministry, education, and their role in their communities minimizing their opportunities to reach their full potential. Nevertheless, many distinguished women found ways to prosper. One women in particular, Hildegard von Bingen, had a different perspective and attempted to break this gender barrier that women in the middle ages dared to overcome. The Medieval period was a time where men were perceived as superior in comparison to women.
During the period of the Protestant Reformation man were allowed to have a direct relationship with God and women could not. So, when women as Hutchinson said she too had access to God she was found guilty for creating anarchy and mischief in the community. The author described the intoloeration that men during this period could not allow women to be equal to
Additionally, these gender roles negatively affect men in ways that the founding fathers would have never predicted. Many of the gender restrictions that Stanton outlines in The Declaration were enforced with actual laws, such as single women being denied the right to own property as well as being denied the right to vote. Over the years, Americans have decreased the number of explicit restrictions previously imposed on women, but several of these laws remain. In paragraph fifteen, Stanton mentions that women are not allowed to hold positions of power in the church that would supersede or equate to the power of a man. While many women have since become Protestant ministers, they are still not allowed to become priests in the Catholic Church, as decided by the Vatican.
Women are described as submissive victims in religions because the patriarchal system portrays them as passive individuals who lack the ability to choose their faith. Moreover, hegemonic dominance fabricates a social pressure for women to fit themselves into beautiful images that are unfairly based on male expectations. In addition, Moore demonstrates that women are made to follow the male desires and serve a submissive role in family. Beyond its negative effects on women, this hegemonic dominance also oppresses minorities. The author reveals that white males with their undeserved privileges develop hatred towards minorities in their communities.