Title: God's Willing Workers
First published: November 19, 2005
Description: Examines the ways religious beliefs and institutions have shaped the lives of women in Australia over 200 years. It looks at Catholic nuns, Protestant missionaries, deaconesses and laywomen. Importantly, it looks at women at home as they grappled with church teachings on sexuality, marriage and family, gender roles, work and education.
Subjects: religion, women, Women and religion, History, Christianity, Religious life, Women in Christianity, Religious aspects
Places: australia