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Women in religion

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Women of Islam

I . Introduction (Islam 's View of Women

Religion has its way of imposing things on people . Most religions usually impose a contrast between the rights and roles of men and women with regard . Since most religions are also patriarchal , and these rights and roles usually are more favorable to the men

Islam is probably one of those seemingly patriarchal religions . Having to live in an Islamic therefore patriarchal society , Islam Women are usually undermined , or at least it seems that

way for outsiders to the religions who do not fully understand their teachings . Islamic Women are probably some of the most misunderstood people in the world

II . Rights , Roles and Misconceptions

The Stereotypical image of an Islam Woman is that of a veiled Woman who is all covered up save for their hands and eyes in what they call the Hijab (the scarf ) and Niqab (the face veil , who has no choice but to be completely submissive to the whims of her husband , and is married along with a few more women to just one man . Let us first be clear about these misconceptions about Islam Women and understand the true essence of being a Woman in Islam

Islam , in reality , has a high regard for its women . Islam Women may even have more rights and privileges , and are respected more as compared to those from other religions . This is probably one reason why many women today from all sorts of societies...

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