Status of Women by Andrew Pye

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Status of Women

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

STATUS OF WOMEN

SPENCER, COLEMAN, JARRAD, ANDREW

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THE QURAN AND WOMEN

Enhanced security of women
Spiritual Equality
Portrayed them as sacred

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DISPROVEMENTS

Male dominance
Social and sexual controlled by male guardians
Allows polygamy, but only for men
Women supposed to obey man

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VEILING OF WOMEN

Adopted from other societies
A sign of modesty
Discouraged attention from other families
Covered faces when outside

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Andrew Pye