Good Sex: Feminist Perspectives from the World's Religions

Rethinking Sexuality Through a Feminist Lens

What is "good sex" in a twenty-first-century globalized world? Good Sex brings together leading feminist scholars from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds to explore how women are redefining sexuality for the common good. This thought-provoking collection examines how religious traditions shape perspectives on sexuality, gender identity, and sexual ethics.

What This Book Explores

• How religious and cultural contexts construct women's sexual identities.
• The impact of social and religious restrictions on women's sexual freedoms.
• Strategies women use to navigate, challenge, and redefine sexual norms.
• The relationship between sexual desire, gender roles, and religious teachings.
• New perspectives on sexual ethics from feminist theological viewpoints.

Why Read Good Sex?

This collection offers a nuanced exploration of sexuality, feminism, and religion, addressing the complexities of desire, identity, and agency. Through critical essays and cultural analysis, it provides an essential resource for understanding women's sexual experiences in religious and social contexts.

Who Should Read This Book?

Ideal for:

• Feminist scholars and students of gender and religion.
• Researchers exploring the intersection of sexuality and theology.
• Readers interested in cultural and religious perspectives on women's rights.

About the Editors

Mary E. Hunt, Patricia Beattie Jung, and Radhika Balakrishnan are esteemed scholars in feminist theology, gender studies, and social justice. Their work contributes to ongoing discussions on sexuality, ethics, and religious interpretations of gender roles.

ISBN Information

ISBN-13: 9780813528847

ISBN-10: 0813528844

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Engage with groundbreaking feminist scholarship in Good Sex. Explore how women around the world are reshaping the conversation on sexuality and religious identity.