Patriarchal Sexual Strategies in the Bible

• 발행기관: 한국외국어대학교 영미연구소
• 저자명: 이동춘(Lee Dongchoon)
• 간행물 정보: 『영미연구』제26집, 54~87쪽, 전체 34쪽
• 주제분류: 어문학 > 영어와문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2012.06.30

영문 초록

The sexual strategies in the Bible employed by the male scribes can be interpreted as reflections of the man’s thought and the patriarchal ideology which were valorized as natural and normal. The female figures are prejudicially depicted in the Bible, according to the patriarchal sexual politics which seek to universalize men’s dominance of women, in particular, daughters and mothers. Furthermore, the double standard in application of law and order, by which man and woman are measured differently and unfairly, is shown to be deeply rooted in the male scribes’ mind. The descriptions of the women in the Bible are the ultimate expression of God’s authority, to which all humans must submit. God’s words spoken through the male scribes should be believed as the truth without any doubt or inquiring on them. The male authorship forced women in biblical times to obey the patriarchal didacticism to promote the patriarchal ideology and values.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Dangers of Female Sexuality

Ⅲ. Virginity and Motherhood as Patriarchal Values

Ⅳ. Double Standard in Terms of Female Traits

Ⅴ. Conclusion: “YOU SHALL BE FREE INDEED.”

Works Cited

Abstract

키워드

Old Testament sexual politics patriarchal ideology virginity motherhood