The Bible includes a number of sacred texts that seem to advocate violence against women. Throughout history, these texts seemed to have served to validate patriarchal and spousal violence against women. A new reading of these texts provide a new way to interpret the meaning of these biblical stories. The public health professional has a role in neutralizing the negative effects of the androcentric reading of these texts by providing a fresh look at these stories and providing ways to change these attitudes.
Learning Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to: Reinterpret the meaning of biblical stories which previously have served to validate patriarchal and spousal violence against women. Identify means to combat the negative effects of these texts
Keywords: Women, Religion
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.