Women's Agency in Gender-Traditional Religions: A Review of Four Approaches

The concept of agency is useful for feminist research on women in gender‐traditional religions. By focusing on religious women’s agency, scholars understand these women as actors, rather than simply acted upon by male‐dominated social institutions. This article reviews the advantages and limitations...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Sociology compass 2012-02, Vol.6 (2), p.122-133
1. Verfasser:	Burke, Kelsy C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agency and Structure Empowerment Everyday Life Females Feminism Religions Religious Doctrines Resistance Teaching
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