Naslov
Secularization of Religion as The Source of Religious Gender Stereotypes

Autori
Anić, Jadranka Rebeka ; Spahić Šiljak, Zilka

Izvornik
Feminist Theology (0966-7350) 28 (2020), 3; 263-281

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
secularisation ; gender ; gender stereotypes ; feminism ; Christianity ; Islam

Sažetak
Secular–religious dichotomy has been criticised in discourse on secularisation theory as well as in discussions of the relationship between secular and religious feminism. Feminist theorists have criticised the secular–religious divide of feminism for overlooking facts such as the inherent gendering of this dichotomy, the participation of women believers in the gender equality movement since its inception, and the contributions of feminist theologians and gender studies scholars who use their respective religious traditions as a basis for gender egalitarianism. This article will criticise secular– religious dichotomy for overlooking the fact that secular, rather than religious, principles underlie gender stereotypes. Namely, Christian and Islamic theological anthropology has accepted philosophical postulates regarding the nature of women and used them to build models of subordination and complementarity of gender relations, thereby neglecting the egalitarian anthropology that can be developed based on the holy scriptures of both traditions. One of the challenges in exploring the secular-religious dichotomy can be found in the antigender movement in which believers join secular organizations and use secular discourse to advocate and preserve gender stereotypes.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Sociologija, Teologija

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