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A constructive and insightful contribution to the dialogue between feminism and Christianity that answers questions and dispels suspicions on both sides.
Why should feminists care about Christianity? Why should Christians care about feminism? In Feminism and Christianity Riswold presents a collection of concise answers to basic questions like these in order to generate discussion about how the two can challenge each other and can even work together in the twenty-first century. Situated firmly in the third wave of feminist activism and scholarship as well as in contemporary Christian theology, Riswold addresses issues such as race, class, gender, and sexuality with an affirmation of tradition alongside a push for change. This book is an opportunity for Christians to gain a fuller understanding of feminism, moving beyond stereotypes and assumptions and into history and contemporary society. Simultaneously this book is an opportunity for feminists to understand the ongoing relevance of a religion whose social power and core commitments can contribute to a vision of a just human community.
Why should feminists care about Christianity? Why should Christians care about feminism? In Feminism and Christianity Riswold presents a collection of concise answers to basic questions like these in order to generate discussion about how the two can challenge each other and can even work together in the twenty-first century. Situated firmly in the third wave of feminist activism and scholarship as well as in contemporary Christian theology, Riswold addresses issues such as race, class, gender, and sexuality with an affirmation of tradition alongside a push for change. This book is an opportunity for Christians to gain a fuller understanding of feminism, moving beyond stereotypes and assumptions and into history and contemporary society. Simultaneously this book is an opportunity for feminists to understand the ongoing relevance of a religion whose social power and core commitments can contribute to a vision of a just human community.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 144
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
26 May 2011
Trim Size: 7.95 X 5.00 in
ISBN: 9780718892487
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, Christianity, Theology
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One. Feminist Questions of Christianity
1.1 Why should feminists care about Christianity?
1.2 How has Christianity been a problem for women?
1.3 Has Christianity been oppressive only on the basis of gender?
1.4 How has Christianity affected women's lives in a positive way?
1.5 How are feminists changing the fact that Christianity has been anti-feminist, if not anti-woman?
1.6 If Jesus was a feminist, and Paul was a misogynist, what's the real Christianity?
1.7 How do different Christian sects or denominations deal with women?
1.8 Is Christianity better or worse for women than other religions?
Part Two. Christian Questions of Feminism
2.1 Why should Christians care about feminism?
2.2 Why don't feminists accept that the bible teaches that men and women have different roles in creation, and that wives should submit to their husbands?
2.3 Isn't feminism just a lot of whining privileged white women?
2.4 Do feminists just want to turn patriarchy into a matriarchy?
2.5 How can a person be both Christian and feminist?
2.6 Are all feminists really lesbians? Doesn't feminism at least promote the sin of homosexuality?
2.7 Does feminism include goddess worship? If so, isn't it anti-Christian?
2.8 Why do women think they can be pastors?
Conclusion
Questions and Answers
Glossary
Bibliography
Introduction
Part One. Feminist Questions of Christianity
1.1 Why should feminists care about Christianity?
1.2 How has Christianity been a problem for women?
1.3 Has Christianity been oppressive only on the basis of gender?
1.4 How has Christianity affected women's lives in a positive way?
1.5 How are feminists changing the fact that Christianity has been anti-feminist, if not anti-woman?
1.6 If Jesus was a feminist, and Paul was a misogynist, what's the real Christianity?
1.7 How do different Christian sects or denominations deal with women?
1.8 Is Christianity better or worse for women than other religions?
Part Two. Christian Questions of Feminism
2.1 Why should Christians care about feminism?
2.2 Why don't feminists accept that the bible teaches that men and women have different roles in creation, and that wives should submit to their husbands?
2.3 Isn't feminism just a lot of whining privileged white women?
2.4 Do feminists just want to turn patriarchy into a matriarchy?
2.5 How can a person be both Christian and feminist?
2.6 Are all feminists really lesbians? Doesn't feminism at least promote the sin of homosexuality?
2.7 Does feminism include goddess worship? If so, isn't it anti-Christian?
2.8 Why do women think they can be pastors?
Conclusion
Questions and Answers
Glossary
Bibliography