2. Gender and Theology - Unholy Trinity

Unholy Trinity

A concept presented by Mary Daly that includes the cultural manifestations of rape, genocide, and war, resulting from the patriarchal image of God.

Rapism

A term coined by Mary Daly to describe the culture of rape and its societal implications, including violence and oppression.

Gynocide

A term used by Mary Daly to describe the systemic abuse and annihilation of women's power within patriarchal societies.

Caste System

A social stratification system that perpetuates dominance, particularly in the context of a sexual hierarchy as discussed by Mary Daly.

Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Transvaluation

A complete re-evaluation of all preconceived notions, particularly regarding gender roles and societal norms, advocated by Mary Daly for women's liberation.

Technical language in war

The use of euphemistic phrases such as ‘collateral damage’ to obscure the violence and loss of innocent life resulting from war.

Gender-role socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the behaviors and norms appropriate to their assigned gender in society.

Cultural oppression of women

Societal norms and beliefs that enforce the subjugation and devaluation of women, often legitimized by religious and cultural narratives.

Biblical endorsement of rape

Instances in scripture where violence against women is condoned or used as a tool in war, reflecting the patriarchal values attributed to religious texts.

Example of biblical endorsement of rape

In the Book of Deuteronomy, there are laws regarding the treatment of female captives, which imply that a conquering soldier may take a captive woman as a wife if certain conditions are met, illustrating how women's bodies are treated as spoils of war.