Alone

 It is not good that man should be alone..

Tobit 8:6

The Taliban and modern secular feminism represent two extremes regarding the position of women in society. I believe Christianity offers a third more positive middle way. To destroy a women's freedom, personal autonomy and chances of fulfillment through a career and education as Islamic fundamentalism does, is not good, and is rightly condemned by liberals everywhere. However, these same liberals are willing to turn a blind eye to the great evil of abortion, which is practically a sacrament in modern feminism. Surely a woman can find balance, positive relationships, and yes, marriage to a man, and the joy & fulfillment of motherhood without destroying another life, often female, before it begins? The Church offers a multitude of positive roles for women. Marriage is a sacrament that most women find fulfillment in. It is not for everyone, so again, the religious life as a nun, chosen willingly as answering God's call, also brings many women much joy. Christian women, whether Orthodox, Catholic or Protestant, often have at least a high school education, many have degrees, some PhDs. Some struggle in our modern secular society to find a balance between a career and family life. Sweden is listed as the best country for women in some surveys, and it would not surprise me if there is some truth in that. Japan, Britain and America all tend towards a capitalism which can destroy family life while the Nordic countries offer a generous welfare system that cushions the worst excesses of the capitalist system. Sweden is also Lutheran. Not Buddhist, Islamic, Hindu or Shinto. Almost 2/3s of Sweden is Christian, mostly Church of Sweden.