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“Some Westerners think that Muslim Women do not receive equal treatment with men. In fact, the aim of Islam is quite the opposite”. Discuss in the context of a multicultural society.  

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Women through the Islamic viewpoint "Some Westerners think that Muslim Women do not receive equal treatment with men. In fact, the aim of Islam is quite the opposite". Discuss in the context of a multicultural society. The West generally views itself as the source for women's liberation, and Feminists seem to feel dutified to extend their newly found rights to the oppressed Eastern Woman. The inability to see beyond the superficial symbols of freedom (like the removal of the veil for instance) has resulted in the misunderstanding of the status of women in Islam and hence the incorrect portrayal of it in the media. Yet it seems ironic to me that the first women's liberation movement is now being dubbed "sexist". The Islamic view towards life and not only women was revolutionary at it's time of introduction and continues to be a challenge to Western style female freedom to this very...

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5 out of 5 stars Reviewed by: sharonm, 2006-03-13

"Excellent essay, summed up Islam beautifully and accuratly, all in a nutshell. At the same time, the essay is a good read, a good informer to those who are non-muslims, in particular women. All in all, as a muslim convert myself, this essay is an exceptionally good read!! Thankyou "

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3 out of 5 stars Reviewed by: barnowl, 2007-06-19

"Some good points but be careful of sweeping generalisations ie that clothes lead to a breakdown in moral values or that rape harassment and molestation leads to a growth in sinlge families. Indeed women should have the right to wear ( or not wear) what they like and neither dress code is more forward or backward than the other. In terms of teenage pregnancy. It is the prevention of proper control over ones own sexuality which often leads to pregnancy and it is this we should be teaching our young people today. To have confidence and make proper informed decisions not abstinance is the answer because sex is natural and fun and good for you providing you are properly informed and take care. The other issue I have with your essay is your ideal as Iran. When the mullahs took control after the Iranian revolution, they introduced their own (male) ideas on what form the hijab should take. This was forced upon women - they did not themselves fight for it and are punished severely if they do not adhere to it as both men and women are punished for showing any form of affection to each other in public. Surely this is repressive and wrong and thankfully there is a movement in Iran (although weak) against the oppression of women, who can be put to death for engaging in sexual activity which they choose for themselves. Womens oppression IS worldwide and I agree that liberation is no better in the west. It is up to women the world over to fight alongside men for the liberation of humanity which cannot be found in any religion or present government."

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