Описание: Goddess characters are revered as feminist heroes in the popular media of many cultures. However, these goddess characters often prove to be less promising and more regressive than most people initially perceive. Goddesses in film, television, and fiction project worldviews and messages that reflect mostly patriarchal culture (included essentialized gender assumptions), in contrast to the feminist, empowering levels many fans and critics observe. Building on critiques of other skeptical scholars, this feminist, folkloristic approach deepens how our remythologizing of the ancient past reflects a contemporary worldview and rhetoric. Structures of contemporary goddess myths often fit typical extremes as either vilified, destructive, dark, and chaotic (typical in film or television); or romanticized, positive, even utopian (typical in women’s speculative fiction). This goddess spectrum persistently essentializes gender, stereotyping women as emotional, intuitive, sexual, motherly beings (good or bad), precluded from complex potential and fuller natures. Within apparent good-over-evil, pop-culture narrative frames, these goddesses all suffer significantly. However, a few recent intersectional writers, like N. K. Jemisin, breakthrough these dark reflections of contemporary power dynamics to offer complex characters who evince "hopepunk." They resist typical simplified, reductionist absolutes to offer messages that resonate with potential for today’s world. Mythic narratives featuring goddesses often do, but need not, serve merely as ideological mirrors of our culture’s still problematically reductionist approach to women and all humanity.
Описание: This updated, second edition textbook provides a thorough and accessible treatment of semiconductor lasers from a design and engineering perspective. It includes both the physics of devices as well as the engineering, designing and testing of practical lasers. The material is presented clearly with many examples provided. Readers of the book will come to understand the finer aspects of the theory, design, fabrication and test of these devices and have an excellent background for further study of optoelectronics.
Описание: Goddess characters are revered as feminist heroes in the popular media of many cultures. However, these goddess characters often prove to be less promising and more regressive than most people initially perceive. Goddesses in film, television, and fiction project worldviews and messages that reflect mostly patriarchal culture (included essentialized gender assumptions), in contrast to the feminist, empowering levels many fans and critics observe. Building on critiques of other skeptical scholars, this feminist, folkloristic approach deepens how our remythologizing of the ancient past reflects a contemporary worldview and rhetoric. Structures of contemporary goddess myths often fit typical extremes as either vilified, destructive, dark, and chaotic (typical in film or television); or romanticized, positive, even utopian (typical in women’s speculative fiction). This goddess spectrum persistently essentializes gender, stereotyping women as emotional, intuitive, sexual, motherly beings (good or bad), precluded from complex potential and fuller natures. Within apparent good-over-evil, pop-culture narrative frames, these goddesses all suffer significantly. However, a few recent intersectional writers, like N. K. Jemisin, breakthrough these dark reflections of contemporary power dynamics to offer complex characters who evince "hopepunk." They resist typical simplified, reductionist absolutes to offer messages that resonate with potential for today’s world. Mythic narratives featuring goddesses often do, but need not, serve merely as ideological mirrors of our culture’s still problematically reductionist approach to women and all humanity.
Автор: Beavis Название: Christian Goddess Spirituality ISBN: 113893688X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138936881 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 24499.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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This monograph focuses on "Christian Goddess Spirituality" (CGS), the phenomenon of (mostly) women who combine Christianity and Goddess Spirituality, including Wicca/Witchcraft. Mary Ann Beavis's study provides ethnographic data and analysis on the lived religious experience of CGS practitioners, drawing on interviews of over 100 women who self-identify as combining Christianity and Goddess spirituality. Although CGS also has implications for Goddess Spirituality and related traditions (e.g., Neopaganism, Wicca), here, CGS is considered primarily as a phenomenon within Christianity. However, the study also shows that the fusion of Christian and Goddess spiritualties has had an impact on non-Christian feminist spirituality, since Goddess-worshippers have often constructed Christianity as the diametrical opposite and enemy of the Goddess, to the point that some refuse to admit the possibility that CGS is a valid spiritual path, or that it is even possible. In addition, biblical, Jewish and Christian images of the divine such as Sophia, Shekhinah, the Virgin Mary, and even Mary Magdalene, have found their way into the "Pagan" Goddess pantheon.
The main themes of the study include: overlaps and differences between Christian feminist theology and CGS; the routes to CGS for individual practitioners, and their beliefs, practices and experiences; proto-denominational classifications ("spiritual paths") within CGS; CGS thealogy (Christian discourse about the female divine); and the future of CGS in social scientific and ecclesiological context. Christian Goddess Spirituality will be of interest to scholars of religion, especially those with interests in women and religion, feminist spiritualities, feminist theology/thealogy, alternative spiritualities, New Religious Movements, and emergent Christianities.
Описание: It has been over twenty years since the full manuscript of my book was edited for publication in 1998. I had begun writing it in the previous decade, the 1980's... a period of flourishing women's liberation movements against the patriarchal status quo. Books about women's sexuality and spirituality were flooding the bookstores, and many writers were producing profound studies of the untold heroism of women throughout history. I was a pioneer in the burgeoning field of Sex therapy and education at the University of Minnesota Medical School's "Program in Human Sexuality." In addition, I conducted women's self-enrichment groups and workshops in my private practice... "Woman's Discovery Institute" ... where I also gave professional Astrology readings and classes. This rich mix of psychology, philosophy, spirituality, and a knowledge of the cyclic patterns of life shown by astrology created within me an avid interest in researching women's unsung heroism throughout history. It brewed in me a heady fascination to stitch it all together in a circle montage that connects all women and all aspects of our multi-layered lives. I based my theory on the lunar cycle, which is eternally linked to women's menstrual, emotional, and psychic cycles. With a friend, I created a series of workshops for women to celebrate their many-faceted selves and gain confidence to pursue their goals. Yet for various reasons my book manuscript remained in my own bookshelf, never getting published. Until now... the times again call for women to claim their autonomy and gain equality in an overly male-dominated and viciously callous world. I am blessed to find in Xlibris a publisher ready to take on the project with me. I am thrilled to finally see my "Life's Masterwork" in print. You will find many divergent ideas in these two volumes. No single woman encompasses all that are described, but as you read and recognize these characters in yourselves and your friends, I hope it will help you gain a full appreciation of your own awesome erotic spirit and sacred sexual powers.
Is Wicca a way of life that most resembles your own ideas of how we should live?
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Wicca is a fairly new concept as far as religions are concerned and has only become popular in the latter half of the 20th century. With some of its roots in paganism, Wicca has no central authority and continues to grow and evolve with new strands being added regularly.
For anyone who wants to enter this fascinating world and understand the practices that Wicca follows, The Complete Guide to Witchcraft is a book bundle of three great titles that will provide the platform you need.
Including Wicca For Beginners and Wicca Spells, this bundle offers an insight like no other and includes chapters on:
The history of Wicca, including its origins, founders and traditions
How to celebrate the Wiccan Holidays and seasonal changes alongside the ancestors and fellow witches
How to perform Wiccan rituals (including an overview of ritual tools, like candle magic)
Wiccan theology, beliefs, witchcraft and ethics
An introduction to Green Witchcraft
The adventurous magic world of incorporating herbal magic into cooking and eating
Learning how to meditate with Herbs
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A glossary of various magical and Wiccan terms
A Book of Shadows with many spells that you can cast
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Автор: Spina Nanette R. Название: Women`s Authority and Leadership in a Hindu Goddess Tradition ISBN: 1349954713 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781349954711 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13974.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book investigates women`s ritual authority and the common boundaries between religion and notions of gender, ethnicity, and identity. The Toronto Adhiparasakthi society illustrates how Goddess theology, women`s ritual authority, and "inclusivity" ethics have dynamically shaped the identity of this prominent movement overseas.
Описание: Offering multilayered explorations of Hindu understandings of the Feminine, both human and divine, this book emphasizes theological and activist methods and aims over historical, anthropological, and literary ones.
Описание: Contemporary debates on "mansplaining" foreground the authority enjoyed by male speech, and highlight the way it projects listening as the responsibility of the dominated, and speech as the privilege of the dominant.
Awaken your inner Goddess by embarking on a transformational journey with international Sacred Feminine coach, healer, and #1 bestselling author, Syma Kharal.
Whether you are new to Goddess spirituality or deeply immersed on your path, this book will help you (and every woman regardless of her spirituality) resurrect and unapologetically own your innate shakti--your Divine Feminine power--so that you may heal, rise, and flourish in every way.
As you meet fourteen archetypal Goddesses along your magical journey, each one will reignite the ancient feminine wisdom, power, and gifts that have always been within you.
Through each progressive gateway, Syma shares inspiring interpretations of the myths and attributes of each Goddess to help you reconnect with her nature within yourself.
She then leads you through deeply powerful initiations using guided meditations and rituals to help you embody the essence of each Goddess. Syma also provides practical guidance to help you apply the teachings of each Goddess in your daily life.
No matter where you are when you begin, this alchemical journey will empower you to release negative, self-sabotaging patterns and embrace the divine love, joy, pleasure, abundance, success, and fulfillment you were born for. By the end, you will take your seat upon your throne as the Sovereign Queen of your domain and as a beautiful feminine leader in the world.
The world needs you and all women--now more than ever--to shine in your full Goddess glory. It is time.
Here are the 14 Goddesses you will awaken on your journey, and how they will support you:
- Gnostic Goddess Sige invites you into the womb of sacred silence and the Divine Feminine mysteries. - Sumerian Goddesses Inanna and Ereshkigal delve you into the depths of your underworld to help you embrace your darkness and heal your shadow self. - Hawaiian Goddess Pele ignites the fires of your righteous wrath to help you transform what no longer serves you and make way for the new. - Indian Warrior Goddess Kali empowers you to overcome your greatest fears and leap forward boldly and confidently. - Buddhist Goddess Kuan Yin gently heals your heart of old pain through unconditional compassion and grace. - Greek Goddess Aphrodite washes away patterns of shame and guilt and turns you into a vessel of infinite love and endless pleasures. - Tibetan Goddess Tara helps you stop playing small, frees you from limitations and aligns your dreams with your soul's greatest vision and purpose. - Greek Goddess of wisdom, Athena, guides you to co-create your desires with inspired action. - Mesopotamian Goddess Lilith helps you own your boundaries, live authentically and honor your wild woman nature. - African Goddess Yemanya reconnects you with the Triple Goddess cycles of the moon and your womb wisdom. - Andean Goddess Pachamama clears your blocks and opens you to receive infinite abundance, with ease and joy - Celtic Goddess Brigid resurrects your Wise Woman gifts so you can reclaim your priestess heritage and creative powers, channeling miracles for yourself and others. - Egyptian Goddess Isis initiates you into all your Goddess gifts, that you may rule in your realm and in the world as a regal, empowered Queen.
You will also learn about many more Goddesses and Divine Feminine gifts connected to these 13 archetypes, so that you can continue to heal, grow and flourish in all ways.
About the Author:
Syma Kharal is an international Sacred Feminine and spiritual coach, healer, speaker, and #1 Amazon bestselling author. She holds an honors degree with distinction in psychology and a certificate in counseling from the University of Toronto, and is a certified Reiki Master, Yoga and Meditation teacher, Spirit Guide and Akashic Records coach.
Автор: Schwarz Linder, Silvia Название: Goddess traditions in india ISBN: 0367277034 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367277031 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 19140.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book on Tripurarahasya is a study of Srividya & Sakta traditions in South Indian intellectual history, late middle ages, for researchers in Indology, Asiam, Philosophical, Theological/Religious, Hindu & Tantric Studies, South Asian Religion & Phil., & Sakta & Saiva phil-religious traditions.
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