The Moral Dimensions Of Sexual Equality

In all areas of life and society the treatment and well being of women have always been challenged. In many religions the role and status of its women are usually overwhelmed by the actions and roles of its men this inequality of religions between male and female allows these feelings and ideology of which sex is superior or inferior to bleed into a society’s culture thus shaping their treatment of their men and women.

The world is full of all type of discrimination, Racial Discrimination, Equal Rights among minorities, yet, the society struggles with sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is the classification of individuals, such as heterosexual, bisexual, or homosexual based upon their emotional and sexual attractions, relationships, self-identity, and behavior (Mooney, page 400). This sexual orientation is a global problem. It is illegal for a males or females to be homosexual in the majority of the 86 countries in the United Nations (Ottosson 2008); these individuals can victim of criminal punishment or corporal punishment for being

This article explores the sexual health implications the sexual double standard can have on young black women in the U.S. The HIV rate for black women is between 4-20 times as high as the rate for other ethnic groups is a result of the sexual double standard due to men having concurrent sexual relationships because they feel powered to do so. This weakens women’s health because they become infected with these diseases which can lead to so many health issues. The sexual double standard expects women to have little sexual knowledge of themselves which limits their agency. It explains the intersectionality of black women and how the sexual double standard is traced back through history to slavery and racial inequality. In this sense, white women

There are various issues arising from the patriarchal interpretation of Quranic verses that have prompted much debate about the status of women in the Muslim society and the use of Quranic verses by Islamic jurists to determine Shariah law formations. The classical ways of reading and interpreting the Quran and hadith were patriarchal that extensively contribute to developing sexual and gender discrimination within Muslims and are the core source behind this male-dominant Islamic thinking tradition. In this annotated bibliography, I will use the works of Aziza Al-Hibri, Nawal H. Ammar,

•Islam: According to the holy scripture, males and females are equal spiritually, as both males and females are

Through examination of Islam’s understanding of marriage, however, a more egalitarian perspective in relation to Daoist culture emerges. Scripture concerning marriage in Islam dictates that men are not to treat their wives with “harshness” and that they are to “live…on a footing of kindness and equity” with their wives. Through incorporation into the holy text, the notion of relatively egalitarian marriages is introduced to the Muslim culture, implicating that there is an element of equality with regard to the social valuing of men and women. Moreover, women in Islam are given some degree of legal protections within marriage. When accusations arise within marriage, rather than defaulting to one half of the union, there is a system of equality within the legal code, allowing for spouses to rebuke the other’s accusation through a series of testimonies and religious oaths.

Ever since the creation of man, the male sex has dominated historic social-sexual hierarchies. In humankind’s creation according to the bible, women (Eve) sinned by misbehaving towards her lord and savior. As Islam is heavily based on Christianity, did this ideology develop this stigma toward women in society? Do societies follow one another in their way of thinking? Delving deep into historic texts such as Ban Zhao’s Lessons for Women, The Laws of Manu, The Code of Hammurabi and a collection of songs from Buddhist nuns may provide insight into these questions.

By analyzing what ancient rabbinic and early Christian texts depict about what it means for one to encompass in spiritual embodiment and purity, the asymmetry seen between men and women is depicted as men have a higher status compared to women. By taking in account the cultural norms seen within the ancient rabbinic and early Christian text, the perspectives on male homoeroticism by rabbis and virginity for Christian women are seen in contrast with each other. It is revealed within these texts that a woman renouncing sex and becoming more “manly” is more acceptable compared to the tension that arises with homoeroticism among men, who are portrayed becoming like a woman. This reoccurring idea that womanhood in these cultures and societies are deemed in a negative and inferior compared to manhood, which is

The Koran reveals many truths to the people of the Islamic faith. However, some ideas are outdated for current times because of the inequality they create among the difference of peoples. The most prevalent of these ideas is the difference between the roles and treatment of men and women. In a Muslim society, the men are given more rights to freedom than women because of the word written in The Koran. For example, women within the Muslim culture are required to follow the law of Hijab, which requires themselves to cover the entirety of their body in fabric as to not attract the gaze of male eyes. Evidence of these rules exist in Surah 24, verse 31, where it states, “Enjoin believing women to turn their eyes away from temptation and to

In Kecia Ali’s book “Sexual Ethics and Islam” we are given a unique perspective on various subjects within Islam. The chapters deal with topics that have been widely ignored or partially approached, she addresses them in a way that seeks to not only spark a conversation but ensure the conversation is uncensored and gets to the root of the issue. Of the nine chapters this book, chapter six was perhaps the most significant because it is here that we are given a firm grasp on what Ali is aiming to convey with this book. Through an analysis of this chapter it will become clear that this chapter was used to fully develop her idea of readdressing what is considered Islamic, the actions of Muslims, the way scholars justify beliefs, and issues

By preserving the sanctity of the family, the Islamic system provides a strong foundation for a high standard of morality, and values that support the society from friction and subversion. Islam organizes the interaction of men and women in public and private life, establishes a dress code for both, encourages marriage at an early age and impose severe punishments for adultery, fornication and homosexuality. (2)

In today’s society women are given ample opportunity just as much as men. In some countries, such as middle-eastern nations that is not the case. Muslim women are often perceived to be submissive to Muslim men and unequal. Mohammed never taught for women to be treated as lower class citizens. Nonetheless, the blame is pointed towards the religion of Islam. The Islamic religion began as all monotheist religions representing a belief in one God and moral standards. In the following essay I will discuss and elaborate what Mohammed taught, how women lived in early Islamic society, and what it has become.

Fatima Mernissi is a celebrated Moroccan author who has written several books which are critically acclaimed from a feminist perspective, however they have also been misconstrued by pundits specifically by men for their own personal benefits. In Fatima Mernissi’s book Beyond the Veil: Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society, Fatima Mernissi focuses on sexual relations between men and women and how it effects societal dynamics. In the novel, Fatima Mernissi attempts to narrate the sexual inequality of women in the Muslim world and explores deeply in male-female relationships as a component of the Muslim society. She fears that the involvement between a man and a woman, which may be emotional and intellectual is a direct threat to

Islam is a religion based on the interpretation and application of fundamental scriptures geared towards the need of a growing, modernizing religious community. The Qur’an and the Prophet Mohammed’s Sunnah and hadith serve as the main sources for attaining religious knowledge. Scholars of Islam, Ulema, delegated a mechanism in which they can gain knowledge after they have consulted the Quran and Sunnah through ijtihad and qiyas. The flexibility with which they can use reason, ijtihad, and analogies, qiyas, to answer questions of the time created doctrines that shed light onto the growing concerns within the Muslim community. This methodology has served to provide a path in which religious scholars can apply Islam to the changing dynamics of gender roles. The modernizing world provided the framework for female scholars to enter the field of religious study and interpret Islam on their own. Drawing on their reasoning and their ability to make analogies to stories within Islam helped women develop sound arguments within Islam that codified women’s rights. Muslim feminist used the religion of Islam as the backbone of their movement by highlighting their rights and freedoms within Islamic scripture. They opened the gates of ijtihad to reevaluate scripture pertaining to their rights in a marriage free from the nuisances of male scholars. Religious tools in extracting knowledge within the folds of Islam allowed women to challenge existing marriage norms and gender roles based in

In every religion, male and females have different statuses. Although, we are taught to treat everyone with equal respect, some religions fail to acknowledge that every person, whether male or female are a creation of God. Ideally, God has created man and women for different purposes. There are also many rules and regulations listed for both genders, which bring up the differences and helps us identify the importance of both in this world. Even in today’s time we see that females struggle with wages. Some people think that living in the 21st century means that everything is well balanced and everyone is treated equally. However, even in today’s time there is a division between genders not in