Budhism's view of women and gender roles.

Question

I have to write about Budhism's view of women and gender roles. But I don't know anything about it.

Answer 1

Although there is some debate on this in the modern era between Buddhist scholars, It is generally accept that Buddhism (in comparison to most other Religions around its time)is fairly liberal in equality between men and women. However, societies and culture on the countries Buddhism was present did not always see it this way and therefore discrimination was still present. Buddha ordained many of the women he knew both in and outside of his own family. While Guatama did allow women into the monastic community, there were (at the time) certain rules (in a sense) that were put in place that were rather new and radical for the time.

Women today in Buddhism can become monks just like men. In the view of most modern day Buddhists, women are no lower than men. In fact in some areas and studies, some say the Buddha saw women as "more enlightened beings". Aside from physical garb, there is little difference between men and women, both can be secular and both can be ordained in most traditions.

For further insight I recommend reading this:

http://www.bhikkhuni.net/the-place-of-women-in-buddhism/