Women in Islam

View Paper
ESSAY DETAILS Words: 1074
Pages: 4
(approximately 235 words/page)

Essay Database > Social Sciences > Sociology
Islam came at a time when women all over the world were being oppressed and exploited. The most any society would accord the woman was to admit that she was part of the human race. They never admitted her dignity or gave her rights and responsibilities equal to those of men. Traditionally, Judeo-Christian women were thought to be inferior to men and were given a low status in society. The Greeks considered her to be …

showed first 75 words of 1074 total
Sign up for EssayTask and enjoy a huge collection of student essays, term papers and research papers. Improve your grade with our unique database!
showed last 75 words of 1074 total
…Islam." Islamfortoday. 12 Nov. 2004 <http://www.islamfortoday.com/womensrights2.htm>. "Shattering Illusions - Western Conceptions of Muslim Women." Islamfortoday. 12 Nov. 2004 <http://www.islamfortoday.com/shatteringillusions.htm>. Cory, Cory A. The Christian Theological Tradition. New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc. , 2003. Hammad, Aleya. "Muslim Women Are The First Victims Of Islamic Extremists." Internation Herald Tribune. 26 Jan. 2002. New York Times. 12 Nov. 2004 <http://www.icgt.org/monitor020102/MuslimWomen.htm>.