Status of Women in Religions

(2) Islamic Viewpoint: gender equality in different workplaces. We learn that the Islamic viewpoint is more rational when we go deeper into the issue. Since all research tells us that fundamental biological differences exist between men and women, it is natural that with such in-built differences, they should be allotted separate workplaces. The difference between the two viewpoints results from Islam according to equal status for both sexes, so far as honour and respect are concerned while assigning them separate workplaces. This division in no way relates to the status of women in the family or society. Instead, it relates to the division of the workplace on the grounds of biological differences. The division of labour is a principle of nature. It relates not only to the division of labour between man and woman but also between man and man and woman and woman. Concerning innate talents, all individuals differ from one another. Therefore, this division of labour is a permanent feature that affects men equally in the masculine sphere and women in the feminine sphere. Then what is so strange about Islam advocating the same division of labour between men and women? This difference is in no way an obstacle to the performance of incredible feats. For instance, educational institutions for children provide an extended workplace for women. Educating a generation is one of the most significant tasks