Religion and Spirituality for Diverse Women: Foundations of Strength and Resilience: Foundations of Strength and Resilience

This collection of essays considers the role of spirituality and religion in the lives of American women from various ethnic backgrounds, showing how faith empowers those in populations often marginalized in the United States.

• Compares commonalities and differences across cultures

• Features many different religions including folk practices, Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, and Santería

• Offers a multi-disciplinary perspective through coverage of cultural studies, psychology, and women's issues

• Includes personal vignettes to demonstrate the power of faith and religion