B. Anthony Practically all of the world's major religions are patriarchal. Fundamentalists are simply more extreme, usually in a manner not in the best interest of women.
Religious fundamentalism tends to be detrimental to female rights.
Purdah or seclusion among Hindus and Muslims are one of those religious traditions used in this manner. The traditional practice of female genital mutiliation common among several African and some Middle Eastern groups is also said to be for religious purposes. You can find many similar statements throughout the Bible and in other religious texts as well.