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As feminism has become more hotly-contested in today’s society, the need to analyze the movement’s claims from a scientific and theological perspective has developed. Labor statistics and sociological research reveal that income inequality persists between the sexes. Neuroscience and evolutionary psychology show that subtle differences exist between male and female brains, and these slight variations can potentially be traced to the differing selective pressures between the genders. Ultimately, the biological differences that favor power differentials must be overcome to remedy inequality and injustice. Although Christians have historically upheld these differences and viewed women as inferior, a more modern theological understanding demonstrates that the body of Christ and the imago Dei is best reflected when gender representation is equal.
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Hurst, Rachel
(2016)
"Feminism in Biology and Belief,"
Dialogue & Nexus: Vol. 3, Article 5.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/dialogue/vol3/iss1/5
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