Wmen And Religions
Most ancient belief systems placed women near or at the bottom of the social hierarchy. Women were required to follow the rules and responsibilities given to them in order to reinforce established systems of social patriarchy. Not only were they not accepted socially but most of their religions also encouraged them to be hidden away. In Ancient China all the followers of Confucianism believed women should have little or nothing to do with the religion. They should stick to their responsibilities in society and continue to remain faithful to their husbands. The belief in Buddhism allowed for women to have somewhat of an equal chance of enlightment, they were trying to achieve the same goal, Nirvana. In Christianity, men and the emperor did not come first in society. It was God. When this religion came about many women were willing to convert. Women wanted freedom, equality, dignity but most of all respect. They felt they deserved just as much peace, and happiness as their......
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