Sex & Secularism

This work critically examines the relationship between secularism and gender equality, arguing that secularism has often been used to justify the subordination of women. The author shows that when secularism first emerged in the 19th century, it was not associated with gender equality, but rather with the reinforcement of women's inequality, especially in the context of Western modernity's separation of church and state. Women's roles were relegated to the private, familial sphere, while men dominated the public domains of politics and economics. The idea of gender equality within secularism only gained prominence in the late 20th century, particularly in discussions about Islam. The book challenges the notion that secularism is inherently linked to gender equality, revealing how it has been intertwined with racial, religious, and cultural superiority narratives.

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