Sisters in the Faith: Shaker Women and Equality of the Sexes

by Glendyne R. Wergland

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In 1788, following the death of charismatic founder Mother Ann Lee, the celibate religious group known as the Shakers set out to institutionalize equality of the sexes in their theology, government, and daily practice. In this book, Glendyne Wergland evaluates how well they succeeded in that mission by examining the experiences of women within Shaker communities over more than a century. Drawing on an extensive archive of primary documents, Wergland discusses topics ranging from girl-hood, health, and dress to why women joined the Shakers and how they were viewed by those outside their community. She analyzes the division of...Read more
  • ISBN10 1558498621
  • ISBN13 9781558498624
  • Publish Date 23 February 2011
  • Publish Status Unknown
  • Out of Print 13 June 2014
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint University of Massachusetts Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 248
  • Language English