eBook Women in New Religions: In Search of Community, Sexuality and Spiritual Power epub

Xii, 282 pages ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-274) and index

Xii, 282 pages ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-274) and index.

Women in New Religions book. It is often believed that women are oppressed and exploited by the. by. Elizabeth Puttick, Jo Campling. It is often believed that women are oppressed and exploited by the charismatic male leaders of new religious movements. 0312172591 (ISBN13: 9780312172596).

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It is often believed that women are oppressed and exploited by the charismatic male leaders of new religious movements. by Elizabeth Puttick.

Download the new Independent Premium app. Sharing the full story, not just the headlines. Cult leader who preyed on young girls sentenced to 30 years in prison. Like many sociologists, Dr Puttick prefers the term new religious movement (NRM) to cult because it’s deemed more neutral

December 1998 · Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.

December 1998 · Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion. January 2001 · Sex Roles.

Through her book Elizabeth Puttick explores the dilemma and paradox of women who are seeking to fulfil their spiritual needs.

Most religions in the world today are characterized by gender-specific roles: men lead, women follow; men preach, women listen; men teach, women may or may not obey. Through her book Elizabeth Puttick explores the dilemma and paradox of women who are seeking to fulfil their spiritual needs. The model offered to them by mainstream world religions may be seen as incompatible with the needs of women in Western society today.

Together, let's build an Open Library for the World. August 18, 2010 History. Published 1997 by Macmillan Press, St. Martin's Press in Houndmills, Basingstoke, New York. Cults, Internet Archive Wishlist, Women and religion, Sects, History.