Traditional Muslim and Jewish Women

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This paper explains that there are many similarities in the roles of traditional Muslim and Jewish women because both groups of women have their roots in strongly patriarchal societies in which social interaction is dominated by males, but there is a distinct difference between them in terms of cultural and political factors. The author points out that politics and religious fundamentalism play an important role in determining the role of women in Muslim countries. The paper stresses that, throughout the world, there has been a drive towards implementing equality for women, especially in Third World countries where male-dominated cultural systems remain central to the problems facing women today.

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"However, one must be mindful not to overly simplify the clarification of this cultural norm and paint a stereotypical picture that might be at variance with the truth. Some scholars and commentators would disagree that the above image of discrimination against Muslim women is always generally true. They state that the situation is complex, the degree of discrimination varies between different countries, and that it is determined by a vast array of different factors."

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