Author

Publication

1995 - HarperSanFrancisco, [San Francisco], California

Language

English

Word Count

137,000 words, Guess

Page Count

548 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1744828M
  • ISBN-100060613769
  • OCLC Control Number31207080
  • Library of Congress Control Number92053918
  • Goodreads5647421
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  • LibraryThing932153

Classifications

  • DDC296/.082
  • LCCBM729.W6 C36 1995

Description

Author Aviva Cantor offers an illuminating look at Jewish history as seen through the lens of feminist theory. Presenting a new view of Jewish gender and social relationships, Cantor explains how patriarchal values have affected virtually every aspect of Jewish life. From the creation of Halacha, Jewish constitutional law, and the story of Queen Esther to an examination of sex, marriage, and child-rearing to the establishment of a Jewish state and the struggles of contemporary Jewish feminists, Cantor weaves the fabric of Jewish gender relationships into a compelling cultural tapestry. Finally, Jewish Women/Jewish Men goes beyond historical analysis to offer a liberating vision of how Jewish society could be transformed by adopting humane feminist values.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Jewish women/Jewish men: the legacy of patriarchy in Jewish lifeHarperSanFrancisco1995-01-01

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