The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Gender and Society - 9781138601901

Name: The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Gender and Society - 9781138601901
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

In an era which many now recognise as \u2018post-secular\u2019, the role that religions play in shaping gender identities and relationships has been awarded a renewed status in the study of societies and social change. In both the Global South and the Global North, in the 21st century, religiosity is of continuing significance, not only in people\u2019s private lives and in the family, but also in the public sphere and with respect to political and legal systems. The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Gender and Society is an outstanding reference source to these key topics, problems and debates in this exciting subject area. Comprising over 40 chapters by a team of international contributors, the Handbook is divided into 3 parts:\n--Critical debates for religions, gender and society: theories, concepts and methodologies \n--Issues and themes in religions, gender and society \n--Contexts and locations \nWithin these sections, central issues, debates and problems are examined, including .