Create a 5 page essay paper that discusses Comparative Analysis of Injustices in Different Societies.Download file to see previous pages... Its utmost intention is to enlighten and empower women among

Create a 5 page essay paper that discusses Comparative Analysis of Injustices in Different Societies.

Its utmost intention is to enlighten and empower women among the said cultures and slowly and effectively a social revolution (WWICS 135). In this paper, the works of two feminist activists will be analyzed in view of their critiques on the oppression and persecution that are suffered by women who do not conform to the narrow roles which are prescribed by the patriarch system in their respective places. Nawal El Saadawi is a feminist writer and activist that have written several books about women in Islam, focusing primarily on the practices and traditions of the Islamic culture and religion towards women (Saadawi). For the purpose of this analysis, Nawal El Saadawi’s “In Camera”, which is part of the collection of stories in the book Death of an Ex-Minister will be reflected upon. The other feminist writer that we will be studied is Sandra Cisneros. Cisneros’ works are based on the Mexican culture, focusing on the social role of women and their relationships with men and with other women as well. Sandra Cisneros’ “Eyes of Zapata” is part of the book Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories that was published in 1991 (Cisneros). The stories of Saadawi and Cisneros were specifically chosen for the comparative analysis since each narrative had exposed, reflected, and critiqued the injustices that women were subjected to. Saadawi’s “In Camera” reflects on the oppression of women in the Islamic religion and culture. The Qur’an defines the complex relationship of women and Islam, which can be the roots of the injustices that are experienced by women when taken in a different context (WWICS 6). Most of the feminist undertakings in the past decades had considered issues that were specific of the society’s history and culture, with the attempts of addressing issues of sexual, racial, class, and national differences. However, issues that pertain to religion have not yet been explored. Cisneros’ “Eyes of Zapata” reflected on the social phenomena that existed in the Latin America such as machismo and marianismo (Schneider 1). In the society and culture of Mexico, women were viewed as a source of evil wherein they are associated with betrayal. The story had also exposed that women were blamed for any mischief and were confined to subordinates of men, living a life of silence and as an inferior other that is bounded at the margin of society. Though throughout the history, few women have attempted to break away from the patriarchal environment and the social laws that were imposed on them regardless of the cultural and social attributions associated with femininity. In addition, the Mexican Civil Code had further restricted women’s rights both at home and at work. The code sustained the inequality of the conditions of husband and wife, with the restrictions that were somehow exaggerated and arbitrary (2). “In Camera” and “Eyes of Zapata” both exposed the cultural practices and traditions of the Arab-Islamic and the Mexican society, respectively. Although, the protagonist the story “In Camera” had shown her courage to fight for what she believes that amidst the hardships and struggles that came as a result of strong will.