How are women treated in different religions?

"Women must be honored and adorned by their fathers, brothers, husbands, and brothers‑in‑law, who desire their own welfare. Where women are honored, there the gods are pleased; but where they are not honored, no sacred rite yields rewards. read more

Women in Religion Women have played an important role in the development of various religions around the world from Hinduism to Christianity, and the way in which women are treated in religions such as Islam is still an area of debate for many. read more

Putting it charitably, women are generally treated as somewhat less than equal with men in most religious settings and belief systems. One of my favorite formulations is from the evangelical world, where the argument is that women and men are equal, it’s just that God has just given them different roles to play. read more