Theory of women in religions / Catherine Wessinger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wessinger, Catherine, 1952- author.

Series:

Women in Religions ; 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women and religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : 11 b/w illustrations

Place of Publication:

New York, New York State : New York University Press, [2020]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

"This title explores women in religions from a theoretical angle"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

THEORY OF WOMEN IN RELIGIONS

Title

Copyright

Dedication

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Why Study Women in Religions?

1. Foundations, Methodology, and Key Terms

2. The Economic Theory of the Emergence and Transformation of Patriarchy

3. Psychological Theories of Gender Roles and Women's Self-Esteem

4. Issues for Women in Religions

Conclusion

Questions for Discussion

For Further Reading

Notes

Bibliography

Index

About the Author

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4798-6081-6

OCLC:

1151513100