Question

What is the role of religion for developing gender equity and
equality in India ? Discuss with examples.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Sex differences in religion can be classified as either "internal" or "external". Internal religious issues are studied from the perspective of a given religion, and might include religious beliefs and practices about the roles and rights of men and women in government, education and worship; beliefs about the sex or gender of deities and religious figures; and beliefs about the origin and meaning of human gender. External religious issues can be broadly defined as an examination of a given religion from an outsider's perspective, including possible clashes between religious leaders and laity;[1] and the influence of, and differences between, religious perspectives on social issues.

Answer 2

The status of women in society is very diverse worldwide. Among many important traits associated with the differentiation of gender inequality is religion, which itself must be regarded as a fluid concept with interpretations and practices 'embedded' and thus varying with respect to cultural and historical relations. Admitting the complexity of the issues, some religious norms and traditions can contribute to the formation of gender inequalities and to subordinate the role of women in society. Using an exploratory quantitative analysis, the influence of religiosity on gender inequality in social, economic and political spheres is examined. Three categories of states have emerged from the analysis: (a) states where the majority of inhabitants are without religious affiliation, which display the lowest levels of gender inequality; (b) Christian and Buddhist societies, with average levels of gender inequality; and (c) states with the highest levels of gender inequality across the observed variables, whose inhabitants adhere to Islam and Hinduism. 1 Gender inequalities can be defined as culturally and socially created differences between men and women when both sexes do not have the same share in the decision making and wealth of a society (Ridgeway, 2004). 2 We understand religion as an ideology which affects the socio-political practices of a society and as a complex cultural system of meanings, symbols and behaviours in communities (Stump, 2008).The relationship between religion and gender equality is a complex one. ... The role of faith-based organizations, institutions and actors in the gender equality agenda is equally multifaceted: while often rooted in patriarchal traditions, they are also among the powerful agents of social change.