In past periods, the Church has played the most important role in shaping and preserving the cultural and social patterns of everyday life. Christianity supported and spread the ideology of male superiority, but it could encourage the pursuit of gender equality and equity. Women have been most exposed to this view, as they have historically been considered second-class, inferior citizens. The formation of consciousness was based on the obedience of a woman, whose primary task was to raise children and submissiveness to her husband. With motherhood as a state-building ideology, women were imprisoned in their bodies. This method suited men who thus had absolute supremacy over women. Women were forced to accept the only available identity and thus motherhood became a political tool of control. The Church's particularly strong control over women is reflected in the control of sexuality and the family. The Church's position against abortion is strong, and by banning abortion, a woman loses control of her own body, leading to the re-oppression of women and their universal rights. The purpose of the master's thesis is to show the Church's attitude towards women, what position they had and how the Church still influences and controls individuals today. Despite the changes that have taken place in history and brought about the equality of women, the image of a woman as a mother is still observed in today’s culture.
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