lunes, 29 de julio de 2019

In Good Faith: The Divine Patriarchy | The Indian Express

In Good Faith: The Divine Patriarchy | The Indian Express



In Good Faith: The Divine Patriarchy

Masculinity of gods reinforces gender inequality. Goddesses could subvert it.

gender equality, gender parity, gender equality index, male gods, female gods, patriarchy, patriarchy system, Masculinity of gods, India Gender Index, gender inequality in india, Indian express
Philosophies, religious symbols, juridical norms and other ideas stabilise and justify patriarchal dominance and attribute it to inherent natural reasons and not to mere social causes.


Feminist theologians have long held that male depictions of gods serve to reinforce patriarchy. This elicits the question: Do goddesses serve in any way to subvert patriarchy?

No hay comentarios: