ABSTRACT
Media, Religion and Gender presents a selection of eminent current scholarship that explores the role gender plays when religion, media use and values in contemporary society interact. The book:
- surveys the development of research on media, religion and culture through the lens of key theoretical and methodological issues and debates within gender studies.
- includes case studies drawn from a variety of countries and contexts to illustrate the range of issues, theoretical perspectives and empirical material involved in current work
- outlines new areas and reflects on challenges for the future.
Students of media, religion and gender at advanced level will find this a valuable resource, as will scholars and researchers working in this important and growing field.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter Chapter 3|19 pages
Feminist orientations in the methodologies of the media, religion, and culture field
chapter Chapter 6|14 pages
Danish female fans negotiating romance and spirituality in The Twilight Saga
chapter Chapter 8|14 pages
Infertility, blessings, and head coverings
Mediated practices of Jewish repentance
chapter Chapter 12|14 pages
Digital storytelling
Empowering feminist and womanist faith formation with young women