Religious Practices and Gender Differences: A Psychological Review

Abstract

Religion is a social custom that is based on a set of moral principles, laws, and rituals. It has a significant impact on how an individual’s personality and perspective evolve. It is generally recognized that religiosity differs between genders.  Past Studies frequently reveal that, In terms of religion, women are more likely than males to practice it. In this paper, some empirical research is presented; evaluated and discussed how gender affects religious affiliation. Significant racial and gender inequalities were found in the review, and these differences persisted even when sociodemographic factors such as education, age, marital status, family income, area, urbanity, and subjective health were taken into account. These researches bring more attention to some of the ways that gender influences religious significance and activity, as well as the strong and frequently fundamental relationships that exist between religion and gender.