2.Male control was obvious from the time of the earliest written historical records.probably as a result of men's role in hunting and warfare.The belief that women were naturally weaker and inferior to men was also found in god-centered religions.Therefore,in most traditional societies, women ...
“new religions” (shinkō shukyō) emerged. In the 21st century, Shintō, Buddhism,Christianity(including theJapanese Orthodox Church), and new religions claimed memberships totaling more than 150 percent of the total population of Japan. This reflects the accepted pattern ofpluralityof religious ...