gender, family, and community among the Harvard and Shirley Shakers, 1781-1918
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Thurman, Suzanne Ruth
- Publish Year
- 2002
- Shelfmark
- B3778 - B
- Thesaurus
- religieuze gemeenschappen, gezinnen, historisch, Verenigde Staten
- Description
- Author points out, the Shaker spiritual and social ethics strongly favoured women. Celibacy and a commitment to a God who was both mother and father encouraged androgynous social roles to evolve.