Gendered agency in transcultural Hinduism and Buddhism: nuns, gurus and priestesses
"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 tradition...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Routledge
2024
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| In: | Year: 2024 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Series/Journal: | Routledge critical studies in religion, gender and sexuality
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| Further subjects: | B
Buddhist women
B Women Buddhist priests B Women in Buddhism B Hindu women B Buddhist Nuns B Women in Hinduism |
| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: Gendered agency in transcultural Hinduism and Buddhism. - New York : Routledge, 2024. - 9781003438823 |
| Summary: | "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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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1032559330 |