Women within Religions

“A broad, rich, comprehensive, analytical, and contextualized critique and contemporary resource on patriarchy, feminism, theology of African women, the comparative status of women in African traditional religion . . . as well as ecofeminism and the sacred. This book provides the opportunity for individual and group reflection and discussion on these key, relevant, and pertinent issues not just for the academy but for all those interested in understanding and promoting the religious and general well-being of women and of the wider society.”


—Mary N. Getui, Professor of Religious Studies, Catholic University of Eastern Africa





“This is a helpful introduction to the study of women in major world religions! An African perspective provides a unique focus to the presentation. A concluding chapter on ecofeminism is a very timely contribution in the present climate.”


—Halvor Moxnes, Professor of Theology, University of Oslo





“This book is a must-read for all interested in the global intersections of gender and religion. . . . Maseno and Mligo fill a gap in knowledge production by exploring women’s roles and transformative alternatives within religions in African contexts, and beyond.”


—Marianne Bjelland Kartzow, Professor of New Testament Studies, University of Oslo