Women in religion

Social studies   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2009   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : « Christian feminists; Conclusion; Bibliography. The presentation revolves around the roles and positions that women occupy when it comes to religion. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Women in the background. Jesus and women. Jesus' genealogy. Female disciples. New Testament. Women in the Muslim world. The salvation army. The Catholic Church. Mennonites. Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Katrina Swanson. Katharine...»

Religious roles of women in the republican period of Rome

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « function of the Vestals; Conclusions; Bibliography. Religious roles of women in the republican period of Rome The role of women in Roman religion during the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The private sphere of the home and family. The observance of the Lars Familiaris. Women and their role in public rituals tied to the religious calendar in Rome. The Liberalia in March. The primary function of the...»

Liberal feminism, a white, racist bourgeois movement?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Similarly, we can dismiss the effects of liberal feminism by looking at its understanding of the relationship between women and religion. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The roots and aims of feminism.. The attitude of the western women towards feminism.. The second wave of feminism of the 1960's. The limitations of liberal feminism in its binary opposition.. How liberal feminism can be considered as...»

Is women’s status dependent on childbirth?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « to a woman s status in this society can be analyzed from two different lenses: gender and religion. Following Ortner s argument, Brahmin-chhetri women are seen ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Theoretical framework.. Presentation of data.. The Brhamin-Chetri.. The dominant outlook on women in India.. Analysis.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

Have we entered an age of religious extremism?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « In all those countries, minorities are persecuted in the name of religion. However, in most cases, women are the main target of religious persecutions. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The existence of unfair systems.. Increase of extremism in individuals too.. The spreading of extremism.. Conclusion.. Sources.....»

Feminist perspectives : The contribution of ann ticker to the revision of the concept of security

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Women bear the highest burden for religion and culture. Thinking of security, development and peace in terms of gender. Conclusion. Bibliography. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Ann Tickner and realism.. Defining realism.. A security dilemma.. The critics toward realism.. Security after the end of the Cold War.. Questioning the study of security.. Emphasis put on 'structural violence'.. Putting the individual...»

The Cultural and Social Position of Women in China

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « As such, deeply rooted methods of social oppression for women were used as a means to both perpetuate religion and ensure the overall development of China as ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Women Chinese Culture and History?an Overview. Empress Lu. Empress Wu. Empress Wei. Empress Dowager Tz'u-hsi. Women in Modern China. Conclusion....»

Muslim women caught between two cultures

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/21/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « It is clear that Muslim women, especially single Muslim women will continue to face obstacles imposed by religion in their life, but now more than ever, the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A very strict interpretation of how a Muslim family should be. The way women present themselves in the Muslim society . Divorce: Another aspect of marriage that is called into question in the West among Muslims. The decision by a...»

Women in a Changing Economy

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/20/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « It also forces the question of how these changes for women are related different languages, customs, and even different interpretations of the same religion. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Within cultural or ethnic groups, there is a class hierarchy, and within different classes.. Cultural and Economic History.. The Place of Women in Karachi.. The Place of Women in Bombay.. A Comparison.....»

The Current Status of Women in Algeria

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Algerian citizens, Bennoune reports that many individuals turned to fundamental Islamic religion. seen as both detrimental to the rights the women had attained ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A Brief History of Algeria. After the War of Independence. Modern Development, 1980 to the Present. Current Status of Women's Rights in Algeria. Conclusion....»

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