Feminism, Religion and Spirituality: What Has to Give?

Feminism, Religion and Spirituality: What Has to Give?

The textbook definition of feminism describes  it as “a socio-political movement and ideology that advocates for the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.” In other words, feminists believe women deserve equal rights and that restrictions should not be placed on their lives simply because they are women.  Now, where does religion and spirituality come in?  A lot of feminists have argued about the intersection between feminism, s…