RE224 Lecture : Gendering The Divine

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Historically speaking male scholarship defines the divine as male. What does that mean? y the language used to describe the divine describes how we relate to it. Patriarchy: y historical political institution=the subordination of females. Hegemony: y antonio gramski y those ruled over or exploited accept the upper class power and feel like they have a stake at that power y religion may be wielded to keeping men in power. Androcentricism: y assumption that males, maleness, male perspective and experiences are the most central and important points of reference. Critical reading assignment due september 22 beofre class* *assignment due sept 22 before class (submit on my learning space) Do women have higher social standing insocieties that worship. Objective: scientific study of religion -> outsider view. Male: y heroic y conceited y strong y leader y bread winner y emotionally defeated y rational y unforgiving y tough.

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