When Guru is God, and Guru is a Woman.
Abstract
This project began with a question: How do American followers of Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma) construct meaning from following a Hindu female religious leader, in a traditionally male-dominated role? We conducted an extensive review of the scholarship on female religious leaders and Hinduism in America, as well as materials by and about Amma and her Mission, specifically focusing on issues of gender.
Subject
Amritanandamayi, Mata, 1953-
Women religious leaders
Hinduism--United States
Women in Hinduism
Religious adherents--Sex differences
Sexism in religion
Posters
Permanent Link
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/31932Description
Color poster describing research conducted by Sarah Hestekin, advised by Scott Lowe.