Women's Rights Broadened Or Restricted Dbq Analysis
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Women’s Rights: Broadened or Restricted? Women’s rights have been a highly controversial topic throughout Islamic history. Historians to this day argue whether Islam broadens or restricts them. Some argue that women’s rights have expanded because they are considered equals in God’s eyes, are allowed to vote, and the government has attempted to broaden women’s rights. However, previous women rights have been taken away, laws favor men, and women are commonly valued for appearances. According to the Qur’an, Allah “shall not lose sight of the work of any of you who works…be it man or woman (Doc 1).” Women are considered equals among men, and play a crucial role in Islamic history. For example, Muhammad’s wives and daughters helped
Women’s Rights: Broadened or Restricted? Women’s rights have been a highly controversial topic throughout Islamic history. Historians to this day argue whether Islam broadens or restricts them. Some argue that women’s rights have expanded because they are considered equals in God’s eyes, are allowed to vote, and the government has attempted to broaden women’s rights. However, previous women rights have been taken away, laws favor men, and women are commonly valued for appearances. According to the Qur’an, Allah “shall not lose sight of the work of any of you who works…be it man or woman (Doc 1).” Women are considered equals among men, and play a crucial role in Islamic history. For example, Muhammad’s wives and daughters helped