Religion, Gender, and Family Violence
Subtitle: When Prayers Are Not Enough
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
ISBN-13: 9789004372092
Subjects: Family, religious life; Family violence
Description: The chapters of this volume have been written from multiple disciplinary perspectives (sociology, religious studies, law) and based on research within diverse religious traditions including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, as well as new religious movements. Similarities and differences between traditions are highlighted based on empirical research which shows how people actually deal with family violence in different contexts. This book also addresses some of the larger historical and political backgrounds that impact the experiences of family violence amongst ethno-religious minorities. The lives of religious victims and perpetrators of family violence are considered, as well as the responsibilities of religious leaders, congregations and secular professionals in addressing this widespread social problem.