The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Gender and Society

In the "post-secular" era, the role of religions in shaping gender identities and relationships has gained renewed attention. The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Gender, and Society provides a comprehensive reference source on this topic, covering critical debates, issues, and contexts. It is essential reading for students and researchers in religious studies, gender studies, and related fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 18 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the era we now recognize as 'post-secular,' the significant role that religions play in shaping gender identities and relationships has gained renewed attention in the study of societies and social change. This phenomenon holds significance across the Global South and the Global North, particularly in the 21st century, permeating various aspects of human life, including private individuals, families, the public sphere, and political and legal systems.

The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Gender, and Society stands as a remarkable resource for exploring these critical topics, challenges, and debates within this dynamic field. Comprising over 40 chapters authored by a diverse team of international contributors, the Handbook is organized into three distinct parts:

Critical Debates for Religions, Gender, and Society: Theories, Concepts, and Methodologies
Issues and Themes in Religions, Gender, and Society
Contexts and Locations

Within these sections, central issues, debates, and problems are examined in depth. These include activism, gender analysis, intersectionality and feminism, oppression and liberation, equality, bodies and embodiment, space and place, leadership and authority, diaspora and migration, marriage and the family, generation and aging, health and reproduction, education, violence and conflict, ecology and climate change, and the role of social media.

The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Gender, and Society is an indispensable resource for students and researchers in religious studies and gender studies. It is also valuable for those in related fields such as cultural studies, area studies, politics, sociology, anthropology, and history. By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, the Handbook offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between religion, gender, and society, contributing to our understanding of the world and shaping our future.

Weight: 1172g
Dimension: 176 x 247 x 55 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032161402