Religion affirms social hierarchy favoring men and perpetuates class and gender discrimination. Examples include the Confucian emphasis on hierarchy between rulers and subjects.
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The content discusses how certain religions endorse social hierarchies that favor men and contribute to class and gender discrimination, using examples like Confucianism to illustrate the power dynamics between rulers and subjects.
Answer
Yes, some religions affirm social hierarchy, favoring men and perpetuating discrimination. Confucianism is an example.
Yes, some religions affirm social hierarchy, often favoring men and perpetuating class and gender discrimination. An example is Confucianism, which emphasizes hierarchical relations between rulers and subjects.
Answer for screen readers
Yes, some religions affirm social hierarchy, often favoring men and perpetuating class and gender discrimination. An example is Confucianism, which emphasizes hierarchical relations between rulers and subjects.
More Information
Religions can reinforce existing social structures. For instance, the hierarchical nature of Confucianism reflects political and social systems in its emphasis on relationships between ruler and subject.
Sources
- The Negative Effects of Religion: Social Hierarchy, | Course Hero - coursehero.com
- Positive & negative effects of religion | SlideShare - slideshare.net
- Confucianism - National Geographic Education - education.nationalgeographic.org
