Women and religion

The study of women and religion examines women in the context of different religious faiths. This includes considering female gender roles in religious history as well as how women participate in religion. Particular consideration is given to how religion has been used as a patriarchal tool to elevate the status and power of men over women. In addition, different religions address gender more broadly through their doctrines, traditions, and sacred texts. This field often uses intersectionality as a lens, specifically exploring how factors such as race, class, and sexual orientation play into the experiences of women and religion.

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