I don't have specific refs but you might find it fruitful to explore the
possibility that people incl women people <g> turn to inner satisfactions
where outer ones frustrate.
In other words those in disadvantaged status barred from direct economic or
political power are likely to find religious explanations for worldly
obstruction supportive. Ive seen this applied to slave religiosity, both
among Roman Empire slaves who turned to a Christianity that promised
deferred satisfactions after death, and to the 19thC American slaves.
There seems to be a recognisable pattern in many societies of male
breadwinner (comparatively inactive religiously) + female homemaker
(comparatively active religiously) - not overlooking that the society may
include many female breadwinners but that this is not the esteemed model.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 12:27 PM
Subject: Request for help
> Dear fellow list members,
>
> I am trying to find resources that explore the reasons why women tend to
be the
> majority of those involved in religion and/or interested in spirituality
and
> would be very grateful for your help in doing this.
>
> With thanks in advance,
>
>
>
> Sharon Smith
>
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