Escaping the World: Women Renouncers among Jains
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Escaping the World: Women Renouncers among Jains

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Uncover the profound choices of Jain women renouncers, exploring their path to spiritual freedom. This insightful study delves into why women embrace asceticism, highlighting their agency and autonomy as they escape restrictive household roles for a life of peace and self-worth. Through extensive fieldwork among sadhvis, it examines the concept of indigenous feminism within Jainism and the social structures supporting female ascetics. Essential reading for students and scholars of Indian religions, sociology, and women’s studies seeking to understand spiritual well-being and autonomy.

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