Gender RolesAlthough the Quran views men and women as equal, women are treated as less than men. For example, in an Muslim marriage a women cannot make independent decisions without the approval of her spouse.
These decisions include getting a divorce, and custody of their children. When married, men have control over their wives and decisions of the household. The Quran even refers to husbands as guardians for their wives (Hammaam n.d.). |
Home Life
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