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Should Islamic leadership roles be open to all genders?
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Selected thesis
Leadership roles in Islam should be open to people of all genders.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Increasing diversity amongst leadership would make Islam more welcoming.
Pro claim 2
People of all genders are equally capable of leadership.
Con claim 1
There are other important gender roles in Muslim communities.
Con claim 2
There is historical precedent for reserving Islamic leadership roles for men.