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Author: search.filters.author.Bawang, Azlison GuilaboStart date: 2000

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    Woman in the Bible: A re-reading of the sacred text along a feminist perspective
    (2007-04) Bawang, Azlison Guilabo
    The study sought to read the Bible in the context of Feminist thought. Specifically, the research dealt with how the woman is depicted in the selected passages of the Bible. Through these depictions, the expectations of woman through values and behavior were probed. In addition, woman assertion was studied through the selected biblical characters. The focus was on how the woman character resisted patriarchal conventions and avoided her marginalization. The version of the Bible used for analysis is the King James Version. Feminist criticism and formalism were used to elicit the depiction, expectation, and assertion of woman Presented below is a recapitulation of the main findings of the study: 1. The Depiction of Woman in the Selected Passages a. Woman is intelligent, honest, and a co-equal of man. b. Woman has the power to self-determine, change her destiny, save others from oppression. c. Woman is virtuous, priceless, praiseworthy, and wise. d. Woman is a sexual being and not a sexual object. e. Woman is a vehicle of divine revelation and salvation. She is free and empowered. f. Woman is someone to be loved and cherished. 2. Expectations of Woman in the Selected Passages a. Woman is to value and be valued in the same breath as man. b. Woman should empower herself to resist oppression and transform negative circumstances into something positive. c. Woman ought to reflect the virtue that is in her. d. Woman is expected to celebrate her sexuality. e. Woman must free herself from oppression and empower others not just herself. f. Woman is expected to be respected and loved as she is likewise expected to respect and love in return. 3. Assertion of Women a. Eve's actions and decisions do not support the inferiority, passivity, and mindlessness of woman. b. Deborah subverted the patriarchal convention of male superiority in leadership. c. Ruth resisted her social and gender oppression d. Esther became a heroine who saved her people through her charm and intellect. e. Rahab's cleverness saved her family from sure destruction. f. Salome and Mary Magdalene defied the conventions of the time and became active followers of Christ. g. Mary and Anna became important agents of revelation and salvation. In light of the findings of the study, the following are the conclusions: 1. Depiction of Woman a. Woman is portrayed in a positive light consistent with principles of feminism. 2. Expectation of Woman a. Woman is expected to be nothing less than man's co-equal. b. Woman is to behave in a manner that is consistent with the affirmation of her genuine self-worth. 3. Assertion of Woman a. The biblical women asserted their womanhood. b. The woman in the Bible resisted patriarchal oppression. In relation to the findings and conclusions of the study, the researcher recommends the following: 1. An analysis of other biblical passages and characters could be undertaken in light of a feminist perspective with the inclusion of deconstruction as an approach to literary analysis. 2. Further feminist studies on the Bible that focuses on the masculine and feminine images of God. In addition, studies could be undertaken to determine whether Jesus of Nazareth espoused feminist views. 3. Studies can be undertaken on other religious scriptures using the feminist perspective. Researches can be undertaken on the Koran in light of its depiction of woman and its woman characters. 4. A comparative research could be done with the Bible and other religious texts as regards their views on women and gender. 5. A review on religious doctrine, dogma, and literature to find out if feminist views are reflected on them as these are based on the Bible. 6. Dissemination of information to the church and society as whole on the existence of feminist views in the bible to help put a stop to the abuse and secondary treatment of women in some of these circles. 7. Further studies on literary pieces using the feminist perspective (with deconstruction as a major approach) could be undertaken especially by men researchers.