Patriarchy and Religion: The Enclosed Clarissas

A groundbreaking exploration of the relationship between patriarchy and religion

In her groundbreaking book, Patriarchy and Religion: The Enclosed Clarissas, Anna Amélia V. Nascimento offers a powerful critique of the patriarchal structures that have shaped religious institutions and practices. Drawing on her extensive research on the lives of enclosed Clarissas nuns in Brazil, Nascimento argues that patriarchy is not simply a social construct, but rather a deeply embedded system of power that permeates all aspects of religious life.

A must-read for anyone interested in gender, religion, and social justice

Nascimento's book is a must-read for anyone interested in gender, religion, and social justice. With its rich ethnographic data and insightful analysis, Patriarchy and Religion provides a unique perspective on the ways in which patriarchy operates within religious institutions and the devastating impact it has on women's lives.

Key themes explored in the book

• The patriarchal structures of the Catholic Church and their impact on women's lives
• The experiences of enclosed Clarissas nuns in Brazil and their resistance to patriarchal authority
• The relationship between patriarchy and religious violence
• The importance of feminist theology and activism in challenging patriarchal structures

Why you should read this book

Patriarchy and Religion is a powerful and provocative book that will challenge your assumptions about gender, religion, and power. Nascimento's work is essential reading for anyone who is committed to social justice and the liberation of women.

Praise for Patriarchy and Religion

"A groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the relationship between patriarchy and religion. Nascimento's analysis is insightful, her writing is clear and engaging, and her conclusions are powerful and persuasive." - Dr. Maria Mies, author of Patriarchy and Accumulation on a World Scale

"A must-read for anyone interested in gender, religion, and social justice. Nascimento's work is a powerful indictment of patriarchy and a call to action for all who believe in a more just and equitable world." - Dr. Riane Eisler, author of The Chalice and the Blade

"A brilliant and important book that will change the way you think about religion and power. Nascimento's work is a major contribution to feminist theology and activism." - Dr. Rosemary Radford Ruether, author of Sexism and God-Talk