Why is there a perception that the more Orthodox a religion is, the less involved women are?
If you are Orthodox, of any religious background, what is your view?
I guess I qualify, if Theravada Buddhism could be considered orthodox… I think it is just the modern mindset that traditional roles of women are subordinate and oppressive, when they really are not. Each served a vital role in the survival of the family unit and the community. In fact, anthropologists are now calling first man "gatherer hunters" instead of "hunter gatherers" because it was actually the gathering of food by women that kept people fed. The food acquired by hunting expended about the same amount of calories gained by the hunt, so the ratio was 1:1. Gathering on the other hand, took significantly less calories to do than it collected in food. From there, the role of women evolved as agriculture and industry found their ways into man’s life. These roles also adapted to religious beliefs and practices.
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July 03 2009 07:54 am | Uncategorized
IanCorrigable on 03 Jul 2009 at 1:39 pm #
Seems to me to be more than just a perception.
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warrior poo flinger still NorCal on 03 Jul 2009 at 2:27 pm #
I guess I qualify, if Theravada Buddhism could be considered orthodox… I think it is just the modern mindset that traditional roles of women are subordinate and oppressive, when they really are not. Each served a vital role in the survival of the family unit and the community. In fact, anthropologists are now calling first man "gatherer hunters" instead of "hunter gatherers" because it was actually the gathering of food by women that kept people fed. The food acquired by hunting expended about the same amount of calories gained by the hunt, so the ratio was 1:1. Gathering on the other hand, took significantly less calories to do than it collected in food. From there, the role of women evolved as agriculture and industry found their ways into man’s life. These roles also adapted to religious beliefs and practices.
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God answers all questions on 03 Jul 2009 at 2:52 pm #
do you ask enough questions
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OPsaltis on 03 Jul 2009 at 3:08 pm #
In Orthodox Christianity, without the women, the place would fall apart. Men are the deacons and priests and bishops, but the women have their own roles. Just like any family.
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Ithina APJ PHAA A-AM P-VT LOMLTS on 03 Jul 2009 at 3:41 pm #
I thought women had a more prominent role in Judaism?
The orthodox-like people in my religion would be the Recons. Women are just as involved as the men. Women have different roles, like Seidr, but they are by no means less involved. Traditionally the man of the house was in charge of most religious rites, but I know a lot of recons who have females in charge. The Troth isn’t recon, but I’m sure there are recon members, and the person in charge right now is Patty. She’s a really fun lady ^_^.
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