Power and Agency in the Lives of Contemporary Tibetan Nuns: An Intersectional Study (The Study of Religion in a Global Context)
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Power and Agency in the Lives of Contemporary Tibetan Nuns: An Intersectional Study (The Study of Religion in a Global Context)

by Mitra Härkönen

Sociology Nonfiction religious studies
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Power and Agency in the Lives of Contemporary Tibetan Nuns offers an intersectional study of how these women exercise agency amid power dynamics. Situated in the global study of religion, it explores their navigation of cultural and spiritual landscapes, providing a nuanced view of gender and autonomy in Tibetan Buddhism.

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This book presents an intersectional analysis of power and agency in the lives of contemporary Tibetan nuns. It examines how these women navigate their religious and social environments in a changing world.

Framed within the study of religion in a global context, the work addresses the intersections of gender, culture, and spirituality. It provides insights into the experiences of Tibetan nuns today.

The author employs an intersectional approach to uncover the complexities of power structures affecting these nuns. This methodology reveals nuanced perspectives on agency and autonomy.

Through this lens, the book contributes to broader understandings of religious practices and women's roles in Tibetan Buddhism. It underscores the global dimensions of these contemporary issues.

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