This book features a number of different articles and essays that focus on women as active agents of their spiritual lives--a topic that is often overlooked in

This book examines how the women’s movement is affecting traditional religions and civilizations throughout the world. It reviews cases of global impact in Hin

This is a book by women about women in the religions of the world. It presents all the basic facts and ideological issues concerning the position of women in th

An exploration of the impact that religious experience, symbols, doctrines, and rituals have had on women worldwide -- from Buddhism to Catholicism.

Women are the majority in almost every cultural or social group. However, their roles vary in various cultures, religions, and traditions. In some cultures and