Renowned subject experts Michele A. Paludi and J. Harold Ellens
lead readers through a detailed exploration of the feminist
methods, issues, and theoretical frameworks that have made women
central, not marginal, to religions around the world. At a
conference in 2013, Gloria Steinem noted that religion is the
"biggest problem" facing feminism today. In this insightful volume,
a team of researchers, psychologists, and religious leaders led by
editors Michele A. Paludi and J. Harold Ellens supply their
expertise and informed opinions to examine the problems, spur
understanding, and pose solutions to the conflicts between religion
and women's rights, thereby advocating a global interest in justice
and love for women. Examples of subjects addressed include the
pro-life/pro-choice debate, feminism in new age thought, and the
complex intersections of religion and feminism combined with
gender, race, and ethnicity. The contributed work in this unique
single-volume book enables a better understanding of how various
religions view women-both traditionally and in the modern
context-and how feminist thinking has changed the roles of women in
some world religions. Readers will come away with clear ideas about
how religious cultures can honor feminist values, such as
family-friendly workplace policies, reproductive justice, and pay
equity, and will be prepared to engage in conversation and
constructive debate regarding how faith and feminism are
interrelated today. Addresses feminism in several religions,
including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism,
Sikhism, and Taoism Explores how theology speaks to women's
experiences in the family, in relationships, at work, in politics,
and in education, while also addressing atheist viewpoints and
experiences Addresses a subject that is highly relevant in
discussions focused on events in the Middle East and as the number
of women becoming leaders of or top officials in various faiths
continues to grow
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