In some religions, women can't take on the same tasks, responsibilities or authority as men. For others, the religion would simply not work at all if there were no women leaders. Broadly speaking, there are two kinds of argument presented for and against women’s leadership in religions. One is based in history, the other in ideas about gender.
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Would all religions benefit from having women leaders?
Does history show us that the greater participation by women as leaders could enrich some or all religions?
Read nowWould all religions benefit from having women leaders?Level: 1 Introductory
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Video Interview: Rabbi Dr Deborah Kahn-Harris
Rabbi Dr Deborah Kahn-Harris talks to the Open University's Graham Harvey
Watch nowVideo Interview: Rabbi Dr Deborah Kahn-HarrisLevel: 1 Introductory
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Video interview: Hindu leader, Ano Rao
In this video, executive representative at the Hindu Council UK, Ano Rao, discusses her role and the general role of women in religion with The Open University's Graham Harvey
Watch nowVideo interview: Hindu leader, Ano RaoLevel: 1 Introductory
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