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INTRODUCTION: FEMINIST THEORY AND THE STUDY OF SOUTH ASIAN RELIGIONS.

An essay is presented on the study of the feminists scholars on South Asian religion. It offers information on the history of religions and the role of theological and thealogical research in studying religions. It also presents various topics including traditions, theoretical discourse and aspects...

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Published in:Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion (Indiana University Press) Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 5 - 12
Main Author: Pechilis, Karen
Format: Essay
Published: Indiana University Press Spring2008
Subjects:
Feminists
Religions
Feminism
Theology
Religious life of women
South Asia
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:An essay is presented on the study of the feminists scholars on South Asian religion. It offers information on the history of religions and the role of theological and thealogical research in studying religions. It also presents various topics including traditions, theoretical discourse and aspects for the modes of study. The author points how these scholars analyze feminine power representations by using ethnographic methods to center women's religious lives.