Sexism In Islam?
Sexism is a recently coined term that refers to an ideology that discriminates among genders on the basis of intrinsic superiority. Islam categorically denies any concept of discrimination among the entire human race and claims that superiority in the the eyes of God is only on the basis of righteousness (Quran 49:13). Islam views marriage as an institution with focus squarely on the well being of the offspring. It is through this institution that God has chosen to send humans to this world so that they could be tested in His scheme of selection for the paradise. It is the institution of marriage that serves as a building block of any society, and it is through this institution that various bonds of relationship are formed, which in turn also provide testing grounds for humans. Like any other institution, it needs to have an authority figure. By default Islam has chosen the man for this ‘responsibility’ along with the responsibility of earning the bread for the entire family. Given the differences in nature as well as the physical strength of men and women, there couldn’t be any better arrangement. I think that it was you who asked a similar question in one of the recent Ask Ghamidi Live events. For review, please watch the following video from 54:36 : https://youtu.be/RKCOvg5F_Z4?start=54m36s
That’s basically with everything. I am merely trying to understanding a hypothetical/real-world scenario in which one might invoke this privilege/right? Like why do we even need this kind of dynamics at the very first place when everything has to be mutually agreed upon?