Womens role within the Protestant religion

Women 's Role within the Protestant Religion

Grade Course

Course Level

Tutor 's Name

April 27 , 2009

Outline

Introduction

Religion and faith have always presented mixed fortunes for women . On one hand , it is seen as a source of solace for them , but on the other hand , and especially with the rise of feminism , religion has been cited as a great source of women oppression (Leger-Anderson

Thesis

Women in the protestant religion have managed to prove that women and men equally compose the human race

Conversion

p Protestant women led their children and husbands to the altar , which was in-line with the loving familial s propagated through religious teachings

Church 's Backbone

Highest percent of church goers are women

They participate enthusiastically in religion

High birth rates and guiding children to religion

Pragmatist

Women address the political and social ills within their communities

Avoid doctrinal controversies therefore working across racial , ethical and denominational divides

Did not challenge male hegemony

Active roles in social movements

Women as Bishops

Requires opposition to sexism

Conclusion

Despite the mixed recognition they receive , mainly owing to the fact that they are judged on the male standard , women in the protestant religion have undoubtedly made contributions that cannot be ignored by the larger society

Women 's Role within the Protestant Religion

Introduction

Religion and faith have always presented mixed fortunes for women . On one hand , it is seen as a source of solace for them , but on the other hand , and especially with the rise of feminism...