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WWW Links - Women in Religion
http://www.hinduwomen.org/biographies/biographies.htm
This is a good soure for biographies of various female devotees
to
Hinduism. Includes biographies of ancient sages, great devotees,
gurus,
great queens, freedom fighters, historic figures, great couples,
scientists,
writers, politicians, sports women, artists, social workers, and
other
prominent women.
http://members.tripod.com/~Lhamo/9deity.htm
A wonderful summary of the female Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of Buddhist
religious belief. Many descriptions include illustrations of the
figure
being discussed, and also offer links to additional information.
http://www.alabaster-jars.com/womenindex.html
An alphabetical index of the women of the Bible. Clickable links
give a
description of each woman, as well as citations of each woman's
role in the
Bible.
http://www.alabaster-jars.com/womeninhistory.html
A listing of historically-renowned Christian women. Subjects are
listed
in alphabetical order, and are clickable links to a brief synopsis
of each
woman's life.
http://www.jewishwomenexhibit.org/#
A very interesting perspective on many Jewish women's experiences,
as
they immigrated to America and made their new homes in the Midwest.
From
this page, click on topics such as The Journey, Life Inside the
Jewish home,
Life Outside the Jewish home, even Jewish Recipes from the Range.
http://www.JWA.org/main.htm
This site presents a host of information on Jewish women's role
in the
United States' military. By clicking on a type of service, information
is
presented on Jewish women who served in that capacity. Additionally,
by
scrolling to the bottom of the page, other topics involving Judaism
and women
can be found, such as Jewish Midwives, Jewish Women in Civil Rights,
Jewish
Women in Politics, and others.
http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/Projects/IllinoisWomen/rel.htm
In this essay, author Patricia Tomczak discusses women and religion
in
America, from 1600 to 1900. Tomczak follows the progression of society's
view of women during this time, as well.
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/DETOC/FEM/religion.htm
A very interesting source of historical writings by various persons
visiting the United States from 1827 to 1842. In these writings,
authors
such as Margaret Hall, Alexis de Tocqueville, and Charles Dickens
describe
their impressions of religious observance and practice, with emphasis
on the
female experience.
http://www.afrikaworld.net/afrel/atr-women.htm
This writing, by John Mbiti, explores the role of women in African
Traditional Religion. The author examines the role of women in African
mythology, the role of women in African proverbs, and women and
prayers.
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