Women and social action. Episode 114, Religion /

Examines both the regenerative and restrictive influences of religion on women. The lesson explores the ways in which women are challenging traditional religious beliefs about women. Topics include how religion provides a foundation for transforming society and how activists are transforming the rol...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Thompson, Martha (Speaker)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	University Park, IL : Governors State University, 1993.
Series:	Academic Video Online
Subjects:	Women and religion. Women > Religious life. Social justice > Religious aspects. Feminism. Feminism Femmes et religion. Femmes > Vie religieuse. Justice sociale > Aspect religieux. Féminisme. Lecture lectures. Lectures. Conférences.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	Examines both the regenerative and restrictive influences of religion on women. The lesson explores the ways in which women are challenging traditional religious beliefs about women. Topics include how religion provides a foundation for transforming society and how activists are transforming the role of women in the clergy and religious organizations. Interviews: Rev. Cheryl Pero, Crossings Ministry (Lutheran), Harold Washington College Campus Ministry; Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus, Congregation Beth Sholom (Park Forest, IL); Dr. Ellen Cannon, Professor of Political Science (Northeastern Illinois University).
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed January 15, 2021).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (62 minutes)
Playing Time:	01:01:08