Kamila Klingorová|Tomáš Havlí?ek
Religion and gender inequality: The status of women in the societies of world religions
Charles University|Charles University
abstract status women society diverse worldwide among many important traits associated differentiation gender inequality religion must regarded fluid concept interpretations practices embedded thus varying respect cultural historical relations admitting complexity issues religious norms traditions contribute formation gender inequalities subordinate role women society using exploratory quantitative analysis influence religiosity gender inequality social economic political spheres examined three categories states emerged analysis states majority inhabitants without religious affiliation display lowest levels gender inequality b christian buddhist societies average levels gender inequality c states highest levels gender inequality across observed variables whose inhabitants adhere islam hinduism