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Faiths and Feminisms

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In this chapter, I argue that while faith and feminism have often been seen at war, both have much to offer the other, and history gives the blueprint to demonstrate that this has been the case for a long time. Yet while much attention has been paid (often justifiably) to what feminism can offer various religious approaches, very little has considered the opposite. I contend that some of the discipline and external accountability offered within religious systems may be beneficial and refining to feminism. However, humility from all camps is required.

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    Some would not, and be adamant that male superiority, and all the consequences of that, are religiously mandated. However, there would be many who would.

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  1. Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

    Susan Carland

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  1. Adelaide Law School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia

    Paul Babie

  2. School of Law, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia

    Rick Sarre

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Carland, S. (2020). Faiths and Feminisms. In: Babie, P., Sarre, R. (eds) Religion Matters. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2489-9_17

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