The Role of the Woman in Amish Family and the Effect of the Religion in the Determining this Role

Abstract

Amish people are one of the Anabaptist groups that arised during the European reformist movements in XVI. century. They immigrated to America due to the oppression of the church in the following years. Family is a most cherished concept in this Christian group with distinct life styles, who are known for their disregard for the technology. In Amish society, woman holds a key position in the family and has strict religious regulations regarding the lifestyle. Because of these regulations, it is nearly impossible to make a distinction between the “sacred” and “secular” in the woman’s life. Not only with her ancient-looking appearance, but also with her distinct point of view over life and daily practice, the Amish woman is pretty much distinguishable from the modern American woman.

Keywords

• Amish, Family, Woman

Amiş Ailesinde Kadının Rolü ve Bu Rolün Belirlenmesinde Dinin Etkisi

Abstract

Amişler XVI. yüzyılda Avrupa’daki reformist hareketler sırasında ortaya çıkan Anabaptist gruplardandır; daha sonraki yıllarda kilisenin baskılarına dayanamayarak Amerika’ya göç etmişlerdir. Teknolojiyi reddetmeleri ve farklı yaşam tarzlarıyla tanınan bu Hristiyan grubun en değer verdiği şeylerin başında aile gelir. Ailede çok önemli bir kilit rolde olan kadının hayatı dini düzenlemeler üzerine kuruludur; bu yüzden onun yaşamında kutsal ve seküler ayrımı yapmak neredeyse imkânsızdır. O, aynı topraklarda yaşadığı modern Amerikan kadınından, sadece yüzyıllar öncesinde yaşıyormuş izlenimi veren görüntüsüyle değil, değer yargıları ve yaşam pratikleri açısından da farklıdır.

Keywords

• Amiş, Aile, Kadın

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