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Gendered Agency in Transcultural Hinduism and Buddhism
Edited by Ute Hüsken, Edited by Agi Wittich, Edited by Nanette R. Spina
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Focusing on complex entanglements of religion and gender from a diversity of perspectives, this book explores how women enact agencies in transcultural Hindu and Buddhist settings. The chapters draw on original, in-depth empirical research in various contexts in South Asian religious traditions. Today, in an increasing number of such contexts, women are able to undergo monastic and priestly education, receive ordination/initiation as nuns and priestesses, and are accepted as ascetic religious leaders. They are starting to establish new religious communities within conservative traditions, occupying religious leadership positions on par with men. This volume considers the historical background, contemporary trajectories, and potential impact of the emergence of these new and powerful female agencies in conservative South Asian religious traditions. It will be of particular interest to scholars of religion, women’s and gender studies, and South Asian studies.
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Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published date | 1 Apr 2024
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 292
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 720g
ISBN | 978-1-0325-5933-9
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BISAC | religion / hinduism
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