Why did many women in classical China and India prefer Buddhism to other religions?

A) it taught that all men have a spiritual duty to protect women in their societies

B) it was one of the only classical religions that accepted women as official members

C) it was created by a woman who had earned great political power and respect

D) it allowed woman to play a more active role than their societies typically allowed

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Gauge Roy

21 February, 01:52

Why did many women in classical China and India prefer Buddhism to other religions?

A) it taught that all men have a spiritual duty to protect women in their societies

B) it was one of the only classical religions that accepted women as official members

C) it was created by a woman who had earned great political power and respect

D) it allowed woman to play a more active role than their societies typically allowed

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Frank Lucero · Answer 1

The answer is D. Each position in the state reflects the persons spiritual achievement, according to the Buddhist tradition. In the Early Buddhism, the women were allowed to participate in communal activities. In the traditional view of Buddhism, women are viewed as inferior. Even though Buddhism is relentlessly misogynist, it is open to multiplicity and contradiction.