The Paradox of Latina Religious Leadership in the Catholic Church: Las Guadalupanas of Kansas City - Hardcover

by T. Torres (Author)

Religion and social action is both empowering and limiting for women. This study shows the Guadalupanas' awareness of themselves as agents for change and their difficulties in understanding and maintaining their limited gendered roles within church and community.

Author Biography

Theresa L. Torres is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA.