Women and the Amish

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This paper examines how women in the Amish religion are committed to living a life that is subordinate and subservient to the male members of the community. It looks at how many women within the Amish community complacently accept this role, as it is the role that was assigned to women in ancient biblical scriptures. It also discusses how there are many that would argue that women within the Amish community are unfairly suppressed, even though all women living within the community do have the option to choose whether or not they will accept the faith before becoming a member.

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"The Amish practice a very strict form of Christian idealism, which was derived from Anabaptist practices of the early 1500s. The Amish very literally interpret church doctrine as indicated by biblical scripture. Amish women are considered the caretakers of the family and community within the Amish culture. By modern standards the role of Amish women is considered to be very submissive; Amish women live a lifestyle much more reminiscent of women in Victorian times, where men held the upper hand and made all important decisions. A modern woman may in fact look down upon Amish women as subservient, but the Amish religion actually teaches respect and recognition for the important role Amish women play within their communities, even though it is a role that is subordinate to the role of men."

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