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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.
Table of Contents
Note on Scriptural Translations and References
Acknowledgements
List of Figures
Introduction
1. Religions
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Summary
2. Feminisms
Sex and Gender
Androcentrism and Patriarchy
Conservative and Liberal Mindsets
Revolutionary and Reform Feminism
3. Deity
Gods and Goddesses
Higher Beings
The God of Israel
Allah
Father, Son and Spirit
Summary
4. Woman
Bad Karma
Changing Sex
Adam and Hava
Daughters of Eve
The First Couple
Summary
5. Founders
The Founder of Judaism?
Muhammad
Buddha Gautama
Jesus of Nazareth
Summary
6. Wife
Buddhist Disinterest
Pativrata
Love, Honour and Obey
The Chained Ones
A Degree Over Them
Summary
7. Mother
The Second Eve
A Painful Condition
Niddah
Pumsavana
The Five Woes
Summary
8. Seductress
Witch
Tzniut
Hijab
Apsaras and Ghunghats
Mara’s Daughters
Summary
9. Leader
Broken Lineages
The Sacred Thread
From Exemption to Exclusion
The House of Umm Waraqa
Christ and the Twelve
Summary
10. (LGBQ)TI
The Third Nature
Pandakas
The Six Categories
Khuntha and Mukhannath
The Order of Creation
Summary
Conclusion
Appendices
Select Bibliography
Index
