Jainism
The status of women in Jainism differs between the two main sects, Digambara and Svetambara. Jainism prohibits women from appearing naked; because of this, Digambaras, who consider renunciation of clothes essential to moksha, say that they cannot attain enlightenment in the same life. Svetambaras, who allow sadhus to wear clothes, believe that women can attain moksha. There are more Svetambara sadhvis than sadhus and women have always been influential in the Jain religion.
- Mallinath, the 19th Tirthankara; she was female according to Svetambaras (but male according to Digambaras).
- Marudevi, mother of Rishabha
- Trishala, the mother of Mahavira
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