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“What we so often forget is that God has honored the woman by giving her value in relation to God—not in relation to men. But as Western feminism erases God from the scene, there is no standard left—except men. As a result, the Western feminist is forced to find her value in relation to a man. And…” quote by Yasmin Mogahed
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““What we so often forget is that God has honored the woman by giving her value in relation to God—not in relation to men. But as Western feminism erases God from the scene, there is no standard left—except men. As a result, the Western feminist is forced to find her value in relation to a man. And in so doing, she has accepted a faulty assumption. She has accepted that man is the standard, and thus a woman can never be a full human being until she becomes just like a man. When a man cut his hair short, she wanted to cut her hair short. When a man joined the army, she wanted to join the army. She wanted these things for no other reason than because the “standard” had it.””

Yasmin Mogahed

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote argues that Western feminism often removes divine reference, causing women to base their worth on men, which leads to imitating men rather than embracing unique identity.

In simple terms: Women should find value in relation to God, not men.

Key Takeaway

Seek identity rooted in divine purpose.

Themes

feminism theology identity gender roles

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • spiritual counseling
  • gender studies
  • faith communities

Key Concepts

divine worth self-worth cultural standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can women cultivate self-worth independent of both patriarchal and feminist standards?
  • What role does faith play in redefining gender identity?
A Different Perspective

If divine reference is removed, women may lack a stable standard for self-worth.

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