Women Out of Order: Risking Change and Creating Care in a Multicultural World [Paperback]

Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner (Author, Editor), Teresa Snorton (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2009

While there are many similarities among women's experiences, there are undeniable and important differences as well. Assembling a leading group of theologians, social scientists, and practitioners, this volume pioneers pastoral care of and by women in light of differences in race and ethnic background, class, generations, sexual orientation, and experience with the cultural realities that typically assail women.

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About the Author

Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner is Professor of Pastoral Care at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas. She is author of A Primer in Pastoral Care and editor of three prior pioneering volumes on women's pastoral care: Women in Travail and Transition, Through the Eyes of Women, and In Her Own Time.

Teresa Snorton is Executive Director of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, and Adjunct Instructor in Pastoral Care at Candler School of Theology, Emory University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Fortress Press (November 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800664442
• ISBN-13: 978-0800664442
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #459,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Multi-cultural Perspectives, December 5, 2010

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Women Out of Order is a great text retelling the stories of women wrestling with the difficuties of female identity created in the context of a multicultural world. In addition to the stories, scholars give insight as to how these situations perpetuate new generations of women into the cycle. As a pastor ministering to a multicultural society, I gained valuable insight on how to counsel and address some of the prevailing issues women face today.

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5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READING for CAREGIVERS AND CHANGE AGENTS, May 5, 2010

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This is must reading. The book is the memo to people who celebrate the unique contribution of women and appreciate the cost of being change agents. Women Out Of Order, is must reading for very clergy person, seminarian, clinician and caregiver.