Throughout history, religion has been used as a tool of female subjugation. Women have been deemed less worthy than men, have been prevented from owning propert

A fundamental and well-illustrated reference collection for anyone interested in the role of women in North American religious life.

This edited collection provides interdisciplinary, global, and multi-religious perspectives on the relationship between women’s identities, religion, and soci

This landmark collection of newly commissioned essays explores how diverse women of African descent have practiced religion as part of the work of their ordinar

This two-volume set examines women's contributions to religious and moral development in America, covering individual women, their faith-related organizations,