Feminism in Christian and Islamic cultures

It is regarded by scholars and literary critics that feminism as a theory has an intense impact on society either in a positive or negative way. The main goal of this paper is to illustrate this impact of feminism in Christian and Islamic societies, in different literary works and environments. Besides, the attribution of women in each society will be focused on by studying different works. The research will begin with the roots of feminism and its development step by step in Christian societies through women activists, and its impact on Islamic societies respectively. Then, the phases and waves of feminism will be elucidated for a better understanding of the term. Also, Islamic literary feminism will be handled. The reflection of feminism on patriarchal dynasty in Christian societies that was in progress in the nineteenth century still continues today. Likewise, its influence on Islamic societies is also the case. Because women activists think that almost all religions have the same patriarchal attitudes, which makes men superior to women. Although some of them argue that Christianity is better than Islam in giving rights to women, this idea seems to be outdated. So, they claim that it should be modernized with a western feminist perspective. Focusing on some Quranic and Biblical verses to illuminate the issue, and how women are reviled in either the Quran or Bible are also among the priorities of the study.