E. Broner Chapter 9 Summary

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Chapter 9 was mainly about examining spirituality and healing in a critical and creative feminist way. Spirituality can refer to “the quality or state of being spiritual,” (pg. 414) in relating to one’s balanced relationship with self, others, nature, universe, ancestors and scared source and the great mystery of life and death. Spiritual and religious can go hand to hand as seen in section 9.3 “Honor and Ceremony in Women Rituals”. E.M. Broner basically focuses on the true meaning of ritual and how someone can maintain their identity and still choose any religion they please. Broner shares many ceremonies that center women’s experience and roles for example wedding, home birth or male circumcisions. (pg. 417) she also describes the value of

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