Jewish Feminism e Orthodox Judaism negli Stati Uniti: la ricerca dell'armonia
Jewish Feminism and Orthodox ]udaism in United States: The search /or some harmony The article provides an overview of the first contributions of J ewish scholars who advocated for a change in the legal status of Jewish women. Starting from the '70s,Jewish scholars, raised in progressive enviro...
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Format: | Print Article |
Language: | Italian |
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Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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2018
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In: | Year: 2018, Volume: 17, Pages: 135-153 |
IxTheo Classification: | SB Catholic Church law |
Further subjects: | B
Usa
B Judaism B Woman |
Summary: | Jewish Feminism and Orthodox ]udaism in United States: The search /or some harmony The article provides an overview of the first contributions of J ewish scholars who advocated for a change in the legal status of Jewish women. Starting from the '70s,Jewish scholars, raised in progressive envirornents, and advocating for equality formen and women in the public sphere, were confronted with their religion, that prescribed a private role for Jewish women. Women's role taking care of children and family, and this role was strident with their advocating equal rights and opportunities at a broad political level. Out of their love for their religion, more progressive men and women began to ask for changes in the Halakah, within the Orthodox American congregations |
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