The Jewish Woman in Contemporary Society: Transitions and Traditions

Baker, A.

Across the religious/non-religious spectrum, Jewish women have been affected by the women's movement, the impact on some leading to a reassessment of the woman's role in Judaism, with its emphasis on family and home. Conversely, a small but significant minority have withdrawn into the safety of extreme Orthodoxy. In the centre, the majority are seeking a balance between the powerful internalized message of Judaism, extolling marriage and motherhood as woman's primary concern, and a changing perception of themselves.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1993-08-31

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780333537619

DOI: 10.1057/9780230375819

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 234