Torah-True and Feminist Too: A Psychotherapist's View of the Conflict Between Orthodox Judaism and the Women's Movement


 

Publication Date: June 1980

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America)

Author(s): Aphrodite Clamar

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Psychology; Orthodox Judaism; Feminism

Type: Report

Abstract:

The author lays out subjects of conflict between Orthodox Judaism and feminism, and notes that a growing number of Orthodox women are seeking psychotherapy due to emotional issues related to this conflict. A feminist therapist, the author argues, can provide the best help to meet these women's needs.

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, v.56 no.4, Summer 1980.