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Classical Pentecostal Denominations
Classical Pentecostalism
Clean Bible
comparative religion studies
cross-cultural fundamentalism
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Female Religious Instruction
Female Religious Teachers
feminist religious analysis
Frees Women
Fundamentalist Mormon
Fundamentalist Mormon Communities
Fundamentalist Women
gender roles in global fundamentalist movements
Gush Emunim
Hainan Special Economic Zone
Hasan Al Turabi
Lay Men
Long Sleeved Blouse
Mormon Women
Muslim World
Pentecostal Women
religious gender dynamics
sociological case studies religion
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Monks
Woman School Principal
women's empowerment religion
Women's Prayer Group
Women's Rituals
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Product details

  • ISBN 9780415911863
  • Weight: 317g
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
  • Publication Date: 24 Dec 1996
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Taking a woman-centered approach, Mixed Blessings analyzes the effect of religious fundamentalism on gender roles in a variety of religions and nations. It explains how some women benefit from fundamentalism, gaining economic power and autonomy, and portrays how others maneuver within its restrictions.

The scope of the book is broad, ranging from Christian groups in North and South America, Islamic groups in the Middle East and China, Jews in Israel, Hindus in India, and Buddhists in Sri Lanka. The detailed descriptions of women's lives illustrate the complexity of the intersection of gender and fundamentalism. The impact of fundamentalism for some women has been beneficial and has lead to greater economic power and autonomy. In other areas women must maneuver within the constraints of fundamentalism to gain power and autonomy.