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About this book
A groundbreaking cross-sectional study of the forms and extent of gender inequality in the "Big Five" religions of the world
Sexism in Major Religions: A Comparative Introduction provides clear and accessible analyses of the complex forms of androcentrism and patriarchy in five of the world's major religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. With a unique comparative-thematic methodology, this student-friendly textbook bridges the gap between Religious Studies and courses in Gender and Sexuality Studies, Feminist Studies, Religion and Society, and more.
Following a brief introduction to each religious system covered, Sexism in Major Religions defines important terms and concepts in modern religious feminism, including sex and gender, androcentrism and patriarchy, and revolutionary and reform feminisms. Each remaining chapter focuses on one of seven themes representing the main sources and manifestations of religious discrimination against women, such as the gender of the deity, the duties of the mother, and the status of the wife within marriage. Throughout the text, author Paul Gwynne discusses the formal gender-biased teachings and practices, distinctive features, intersecting areas, and core arguments of conservative defenders and feminist critics of each religion.
- Provides students with deep comparative insight into the similarities and differences between major religions on issues of gender equality
- Offers a fresh and original approach to exploring the forms of sexism across seven distinct themes
- Presents a timely and accurate account of the "landscape of sexism" in five of the world's largest religions
- Includes a dedicated chapter examining the status of intersex and transgender persons in religious systems
Designed to broaden students' understanding of religions through systematic and impartial discussion, Sexism in Major Religions: A Comparative Introduction is an ideal textbook for undergraduate courses in Religious Studies and Social Sciences programs, as well as an invaluable resource for general readers interested in understanding and reforming sexist features within religious traditions.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Note on Scriptural Translations and References
- Acknowledgements
- List of Figures
- Introduction
- 1 Religions
- 2 Feminisms
- 3 Deity
- 4 Woman
- 5 Founders
- 6 Wife
- 7 Mother
- 8 Seductress
- 9 Leader
- 10 (LGBQ)TI
- Conclusion
- Appendix A: “The 100 Most Influential People in History” (Michael Hart)
- Appendix B: The 32 Major Marks of a Buddha
- Appendix C: The Ninety‐Nine Names of Allah
- Appendix D: The Two Genesis Stories of Creation
- Select Bibliography
- Index
- End User License Agreement