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We build buildings based on the false assumption that women go to mosques half as much as they actually do. In fact, the US is the only country in the world where women and men report that they attend the mosque in equal numbers, but our institutions aren't representing this reality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the misconception about women's attendance at mosques and urges a reevaluation of how institutions accommodate this reality.
Dalia Mogahed emphasizes that societal assumptions about women's participation in religious institutions are often inaccurate, particularly regarding mosques in the U.S. She points out that men and women report equal attendance, yet the structures and organizations do not reflect this equality. This discrepancy calls for a reassessment of how institutions represent women's roles and contributions within religious spaces.
Themes
WomenMosqueAttendanceEqualityInstitutions
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on gender equality in religious practices, this quote can illustrate the need for inclusivity.
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