The Routledge Handbook of Mormonism and Gender

The Routledge Handbook of Mormonism and Gender provides an in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between Mormonism and gender, covering historical, social scientific, and theological perspectives. The Handbook explores issues such as polygamy, feminism, sexuality, masculinity, queer studies, plural marriage, homosexuality, race, scripture, gender and the priesthood, the family, sexual violence, and identity, and is divided into four parts: methodological issues, historical approaches, social scientific approaches, and theological approaches.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 648 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of Mormonism and Gender is a comprehensive and authoritative resource on the complex and multifaceted issue of gender within the Mormon faith. Since its establishment in 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has engaged with gender in surprising and often controversial ways. The practice of polygamy in the nineteenth century, while initially seen as a means of patriarchal rule, also granted polygamous wives greater autonomy than their monogamous peers. However, tensions over womens autonomy continued to shape the twentieth century, even after polygamy was abandoned.

In the 1970s, 1990s, and 2010s, Mormon feminists took on the male Mormon hierarchy in public clashes that resulted in some reforms but fell short of achieving full equality. LGBT Mormons have a similar history, with their movements also being part of the broader narrative of how Mormonism has navigated changing gender norms in a global context.

The Handbook, comprising over forty chapters written by a team of international contributors, is divided into four parts: methodological issues, historical approaches, social scientific approaches, and theological approaches. These sections examine central issues, debates, and problems within Mormonism and gender, including agency, feminism, sexuality and sexual ethics, masculinity, queer studies, plural marriage, homosexuality, race, scripture, gender and the priesthood, the family, sexual violence, and identity.

The Routledge Handbook of Mormonism and Gender is an invaluable resource for students and researchers in religious studies, gender studies, and womens studies. It will also be of great interest to those in related fields such as cultural studies, politics, anthropology, and sociology. By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on Mormonism and gender, the Handbook offers a deeper understanding of this complex and fascinating topic.

Weight: 1200g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032336268