"The Impact of Patriarchal Religions on the Creation of Oppressive Cultures of Female Purity and the Contribution to Rape Culture"

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dc.contributor.advisorEdwards, Elise
dc.contributor.authorStepp, Haley
dc.contributor.departmentBiology.en_US
dc.contributor.schoolsHonors College.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2016-08-11T18:33:11Z
dc.date.available2016-08-11T18:33:11Z
dc.date.copyright2016
dc.date.issued2016-08-11
dc.description.abstractPatriarchal interpretations of religions have given rise to purity cultures which are selectively oppressive, dangerous, and sexually restrictive to women. Furthermore, patriarchal versions of religions have led to the development of pervasive rape cultures, beliefs that normalize sexual violence and shame the victims. By studying Christian and Islamic scriptures, theological doctrines, and traditional practices concerning women and sex, this thesis will demonstrate how these religions have been utilized in sexually oppressive societies. The societal attitudes and practices derived from oppressive religious stances are harmful to women, both socially and physically, by oppression and rape. Before the horrors of purity and rape cultures can be fought, the culpability of religions and their patriarchal interpretations should be understood.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/9773
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.rightsBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.en_US
dc.rights.accessrightsWorldwide accessen_US
dc.subjectFemale oppression.en_US
dc.subjectGender inequality.en_US
dc.subjectPurity culture.en_US
dc.subjectSexual Oppressionen_US
dc.subjectPatriarchal Oppressionen_US
dc.subjectRape Cultureen_US
dc.subjectWomen in Christianityen_US
dc.subjectWomen in Islamen_US
dc.subjectPatriarchal Religionen_US
dc.title"The Impact of Patriarchal Religions on the Creation of Oppressive Cultures of Female Purity and the Contribution to Rape Culture"en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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