SOC 885 Chapter : Article - Women, Saints and Sanctuaries
19 Apr 2012
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The shrine was seen as a place where women can come with their problems and seek help from the saints. Most shrines are closed in the evenings. 20 cents is equivalent to 15 dirhams. Mernissi does not go to the shrine to pray, whenever she wants something she asks god directly. There are more women than men in the sanctuaries, makes the comparison of a hospital (where women have no power and control, take orders from the doctors) to a sanctuary (where women are empowered) When women first enter the sanctuary they often go to the tomb first. The sanctuary is not a religious space, it must be seen as an informal women"s association. Most saint"s sanctuaries are not mosques, nor is it a common place where orthodox muslim prayer takes place. Two important functions of sanctuaries involve sexuality and fertility. There are plenty of women saints that enjoy same rights and privileges as men.
