Hindu Women, Destiny and Stridharma

Knott, Kim (1996) Hindu Women, Destiny and Stridharma. Religion, 26 (1). pp. 15-35. ISSN 0048-721X

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Abstract

Ideas about destiny —about how and why things occur and what they promise for the future —have rarely been discussed in relation to gender. By discussing the sociological and anthropological literature on karma and other sources of misfortune, andstridharma, I provide a context for examining the views of Hindu women on destiny, particularly those living in Britain. In addition to examining their references to a variety of spiritual forces which influence events and to their duties as daughters, wives and mothers, I consider the issues of resistance, intervention, agency and autonomy. It is my contention that when contemporary Hindu women speak about fate, karma, divine agency and freewill what they say can only be understood with reference to their dharma as women.

Item Type:
Journal Article
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Religion
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53279
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Deposited On:
15 Mar 2012 11:12
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Yes
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Published
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