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Aim: How are women treated within the Muslim religion?

Aim: How are women treated within the Muslim religion? . “Men have authority over women because God has made the one superior to the other” – The Qur'an . Arguments why Islam oppresses women . Arguments why Islam does not oppress women . The Hijab and the Burka. The Hijab. The Burka.

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Aim: How are women treated within the Muslim religion?

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  1. Aim: How are women treated within the Muslim religion? “Men have authority over women because God has made the one superior to the other” – The Qur'an • Arguments why Islam oppresses women • Arguments why Islam does not oppress women

  2. The Hijab and the Burka • The Hijab • The Burka

  3. Questions for Discussion • Considering arguments on both sides, do you personally view Islam as a religion that oppresses women? Why or why not? • According to former British foreign secretary Jack Straw, the hijab is a statement of difference that creates unnecessary tensions between people. According to Henna Kahn, it is a symbol of solidarity for Muslim women after 9/11. Which position do you agree with more, and why?

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