IN many religions why are females taught to be ashamed of their bodies?

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personal story: I grew up going to church and went to christian summer camp every year. Females weren't allowed to wear spaghetti tanks or bikinis, or anything that showed too much skin. Meanwhile, the boys were allowed to parade around shirtless and nothing was thought of it.

Showing the female form in many religions is considered taboo. Why is this? Is it fair that woman are treated differently than man are?
 
The first thought that came to me based on your story was that it was to protect the girls. A girl's virginity is practically sacred.
 
they think of men as being made in gods image and women was after that. so when men lust after women they blame the women because a nobel creature like a human male would not lust unless he was forced to, right? (sarcasm)
 
I don't know about other religions, but in Catholicism it's not about being ashamed. It's about being modest. There is a difference. Our Father chose The Blessed VIrgin to be His Mother, so we can bet He looks favorably upon modesty. A woman should not be ashamed of her body. But we should treat our bodies with respect and keep them temples of the Holy Spirit. Hey, I love fashion just like the next chick, but there is no reason to have it all hang out.
 
What better way to give women less rights than to keep them bound? If you've already accepted someone telling you what to wear and to be ashamed of yourself, then you'll probably accept them telling you other stuff as well. Also, if one of those women is 'yours' - do you really want other men looking at her?
 
because institutional religions became male-dominated, and heirarchies find ways to control people. Being taught to hate oneself is an excellent way to be controlled.

there were/are different ways to control men, but as primary child-rearers (in general) and primary transmitters of culture to the next generations, control of women took on additional significance.
 
because institutional religions became male-dominated, and heirarchies find ways to control people. Being taught to hate oneself is an excellent way to be controlled.

there were/are different ways to control men, but as primary child-rearers (in general) and primary transmitters of culture to the next generations, control of women took on additional significance.
 
I don't know about other religions, but in Catholicism it's not about being ashamed. It's about being modest. There is a difference. Our Father chose The Blessed VIrgin to be His Mother, so we can bet He looks favorably upon modesty. A woman should not be ashamed of her body. But we should treat our bodies with respect and keep them temples of the Holy Spirit. Hey, I love fashion just like the next chick, but there is no reason to have it all hang out.
 
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