Deborah A. Brodey has written:

'From Judaism to Buddhism' -- subject(s): Jewish women, Conversion, Religious life, Jews, Buddhism, Women in Buddhism, Identity

Yes, Buddhism believes in sexual equality.

Yes, Buddhism believes in sexual equality.

I think Buddhism is male orientated.

Buddhism does not prohibit women to follow Buddhism as a religion but to join the sect in ascetic life is similar to joining a nunnery .It is the personal self will and choice of a women.