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The New Nuns: Racial Justice and Religious Reform in the 1960s,Used
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In the 1960s, a number of Catholic women religious in the United States abandoned traditional apostolic works to experiment with new and often unprecedented forms of service among nonCatholics. Amy Koehlinger explores the phenomenon of the 'new nun' through close examination of one of its most visible formsthe experience of white sisters working in AfricanAmerican communities. In a complex network of programs and activities Koehlinger describes as the 'racial apostolate,' sisters taught at AfricanAmerican colleges in the South, held racial sensitivity sessions in integrating neighborhoods, and created programs for children of color in public housing projects.Engaging with issues of race and justice allowed the sisters to see themselves, their vocation, and the Church in dramatically different terms. In this book, Koehlinger captures the confusion and frustration, as well as the exuberance and delight, they experienced in their new Christian mission. Their increasing autonomy and frequent critiques of institutional misogyny shaped reforms within their institute and sharpened a postVatican II crisis of authority.From the Selma march to Chicago's Cabrini Green housing project, Amy Koehlinger illuminates the transformative nature of the nexus of race, religion, and gender in American society.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The New Nuns'? A: 'The New Nuns' explores the intersection of racial justice and religious reform during the 1960s, focusing on Catholic women who ventured into non-traditional forms of service.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The New Nuns' is Amy Koehlinger.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The New Nuns' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'The New Nuns' published? A: 'The New Nuns' was published on April 30, 2007.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The New Nuns' is in New condition.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include racial sensitivity, the experiences of white sisters in African-American communities, and the impact of the Selma march.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in history, religious studies, and social justice.
- Q: What kind of experiences do the sisters have in the book? A: The sisters experience confusion, frustration, exuberance, and delight as they engage with issues of race and justice.
- Q: What makes 'The New Nuns' significant? A: 'The New Nuns' is significant for its examination of how the role of Catholic women religious evolved in the context of racial and gender dynamics in American society.