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Rosalind Miles
is a famous feminist writer, journalist, and historian who has researched the hidden role of women throughout history.
Rosalind Miles
She compiled theories to discuss the origin of women's oppression.
Goddess Worship to God Worship
What is the first theory on the Origin of Women’s Oppression?
Eve and the Other
What is the second theory on the Origin of Women’s Oppression?
A Shift of Production
What is the third theory on the Origin of Women’s Oppression?
First Theory
What theory does from ancient civilizations that worshipped the earth goddess to the male suppression of this goddess.
First Theory
What theory shows women-centric cults existed before the phallocentric cults, a slow and violent process.
Miles
According to _____, women were less valued, and their status was threatened with the expansion of phallus worship around 1500 BC.
Western Religion
_________ _____ influenced a negative perception of women.
The Story of Eve
since she is of Adam's flesh (rib), she is his equal.
Second Theory
What theory shows a story how a woman had deprived humankind of the abundance of the Garden of Eden. Ultimately, a woman's folly brought suffering to men.
Miles
According to _______, the links fall to the goddess cult to the rise of discriminatory treatment against women.
Second Theory
What theory shows women are perceived to be feeble-minded and of lesser value to men, and ultimately, women could cause the downfall of great men.
Third Theory
What theory shows from hunter-gathering to agriculture has contributed to the oppression of women.
Reproduction
______________ became an essential task in society as workers needed it. Women had to be watched, protected, and controlled.
Sexuality
________ had to be overseen so the community could be assured that the children they produce would be loyal to the community.
Third Theory
What theory shows shift from food production to laborer production has oppressed women.
