Embodying Religion, Gender and Sexuality

This book explores the interconnected relationships between religion, gender, and sexuality, emphasizing the role of the body in understanding these relationships. It is organized into three central themes and will be of interest to students of sociology, anthropology, gender and sexuality studies, theology, and religious studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume explores the intricate connections between religion, gender, and sexuality, utilizing the concept of embodiment as its focal point. The chapters emphasize the pivotal role of the body in understanding these multifaceted relationships, encompassing its physical location, the narratives surrounding it, its movements, and the negotiations involved. The contributors acknowledge the significant influence of gender and sexuality on how we embody religion and advocate for a more complex and nuanced understanding of embodied religion. The material is structured into three central themes: (1) the interplay between religion and secularity; (2) power, regulation, and resistance; and (3) the symbolism of gendered bodies.

Embodying Religion, Gender, and Sexuality offers valuable insights to students engaged in the study of sociology, anthropology, gender and sexuality studies, theology, and religious studies. By transcending disciplinary boundaries, this book provides a rich and multifaceted exploration of the complex interplay between religion, gender, and sexuality, contributing to a deeper understanding of these important aspects of human experience.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367672195