RELS 161 Lecture : Islam, Mysticism - Sexuality
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5 May 2012
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Prophet mohammed: visited by angel gabriel, was told the word of god. Ethical monotheism: right living stems from one god. Allah: one god unites everyone, there is only one god, mohammed is his messenger. Women do not hold roles of authority: obligation to provide their bodies to their husbands. Men are lustful, aggressive: women provide satisfaction to husbands, passive. Marriage: people coming together to raise children and for wife to provide for her husband, women were expected to be virgins, sex is regulated to heterosexual marriage, approve of polygamy. Birth control is allowed to avoid pregnancy: female genital manipulation. Hijab, burkkah: problematic in the west. Women can choose whether or not they want to veil: varies in religions. Veils do not mean one is conservative: not exclusive to islam. Means to hide to conceal : issues with femininity, eliminating the gaze . Directed towards cultural views on sex: heightens intimacy and desire, women"s free will.
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