Tag: feminism

By Hayaat Fatemah Patriarchy runs inherently in civilizations, histories, scriptures, language, unconsciousness, and collective memory. Putting reins on women’s freedom, through the institution of marriage or religion, has been a prosaic tactic of control. Focusing on Indian society, this essay critically examines the subjugation of Muslim women in religious and secular arena, with the aid of educational reforms and religious interpretations. The spaces of women shrank and incarcerated to the household, which derailed their economic, social, religious and political progress.  ‘Patriarchy has God on its side’ or does it? Throughout history, religion...