Religion, Feminism, and the Family (Studies in Family, Religion, and Culture)

By Carr

Book Description

This scholarly exploration examines the complex intersection where religious faith, feminist thought, and family dynamics converge. Rather than treating these powerful forces as separate entities, this comprehensive work brings together insights from history, theology, and social sciences to illuminate how feminist perspectives have shaped the religious experience of family life.

The contributors tackle a subject often marked by tension and misunderstanding, offering nuanced analysis of how contemporary feminism has influenced traditional religious approaches to family structures and relationships. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, the book addresses the challenges and opportunities that emerge when feminist ideals encounter established religious teachings about family roles and responsibilities.

Spanning over 400 pages, this academic collection provides thoughtful examination of how these intersecting movements continue to reshape American family life. The work particularly explores feminist dimensions within Judaism and other religious traditions, revealing how ancient wisdom traditions adapt and respond to evolving understandings of gender, equality, and spiritual practice within the home.

Designed to foster meaningful dialogue, this volume serves both scholars and thoughtful readers seeking to understand how progressive social movements and traditional religious values can coexist and inform each other. The book offers valuable perspectives for anyone navigating the intersection of spiritual commitment, family relationships, and contemporary social change, providing a foundation for deeper conversation about the future direction of both religious communities and family structures.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)

📄 Length: 416 pages

What You'll Discover

✓ Explore Religion
✓ Explore Feminism, religious aspects, judaism
✓ Explore Feminismus
✓ Explore Feminism
✓ Explore Judaism, doctrines
✓ Explore Féminisme
✓ Explore Jewish families
✓ Explore Familles juives

Topics Covered

Religion Feminism, religious aspects, judaism Feminismus Feminism Judaism, doctrines Féminisme Jewish families Familles juives Christianisme Family, religious life United states, religion Famille Jewish families, religious life Family, united states Doctrines Feminisme Feminism, religious aspects, christianity Jews Judaism Religious aspects Christianity United states, social conditions, 1980- Judaïsme Christians Religious life Aufsatzsammlung Vie religieuse Social Conditions Familie Family Gezin Families Conditions sociales Christendom Aspect religieux