Buried Talents - Overcoming Gendered Socialization to Answer God's Call

If God calls women to lead, what holds them back? Using social science research and interviews, Susan Harris Howell examines how gendered messages inside and outside the church pull men toward leadership and women away from it. As opportunities for women continue to expand, Howell provides compelling guidance for how we can remove obstacles that keep women from fully using their gifts.

About the author

Susan Harris Howell (EdD, University of Louisville) is professor of psychology at Campbellsville University, where she teaches on gender studies and integrating faith and psychology. She frequently writes and speaks for Christians for Biblical Equality.

Summary

If God calls women to lead, what holds them back? Using social science research and interviews, Susan Harris Howell examines how gendered messages inside and outside the church pull men toward leadership and women away from it. As opportunities for women continue to expand, Howell provides compelling guidance for how we can remove obstacles that keep women from fully using their gifts.

Product details

• Authors: Mimi Haddad, Susan Harris Howell
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2022
• EAN: 9781514002506
• ISBN: 978-1-5140-0250-6
• No. of pages: 162
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 245 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories