Sex And Secularism by Joan Wallach Scott
Challenging the Myth of Western Progress
This insightful work challenges the widely held belief that secularism inherently promotes gender equality. It delves into the historical and contemporary intersections of secularism and gender, revealing how secular ideologies have often been complicit in perpetuating gender inequalities. Through a critical examination of Western societies, the book argues that secularism has frequently been used to mask and justify patriarchal structures, rather than dismantle them. By exploring the complex dynamics between religion, politics, and gender, it offers a nuanced perspective on the limitations and contradictions of secularist claims to gender equality.
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- 2017
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