Queer Omissions - Unmarried Women and Social Justice Activism in the Church

Queer Omissions uses biographical case studies of two unmarried, childless women, Frances Levvy (1831-1924) and Constance Duncan (1896-1970), to critique the writing of Protestant religious histories in Australia, asking why those outside a heteronormative framework have been relegated to the margins.

List of contents

Introduction: Written Out of the Story 1. 'A Propaganda of Kindness': Frances Deborah Levvy (1831-1924) 2. Gendered Mercy 3. A Reasoned Faith 4. A Force for Change: Ada Constance Duncan (1896-1970) 5. Women's Pages and Men's Spaces 6. Faith, Hope . . . and Love 7. Connections Through Time Conclusion: Finding My Place in the Story Bibliography

About the author

Karen M. Pack is a lecturer in History at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney. Her research examines the intersections of gender, faith, and sexuality.

Product details

• Authors: Karen Pack, Karen M. Pack
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032850368
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3285036-8
• No. of pages: 212
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Religion & politics, Gender studies, gender groups, Gay & Lesbian studies, Religion and Politics, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / LGBTQ+, Protestantism & Protestant Churches, Protestantism and Protestant Churches, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics