Wiggins, Daphne C.

Righteous content Black women's perspectives of church and faith / [electronic resource] : Daphne C. Wiggins. - New York : New York University Press, c2005. - x, 230 p.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-225) and index.

Introduction: hearing from the sisters -- We always went to church : women and religious socialization -- Where somebody knows my name : the culture of the Black church -- The fuel that keeps me going : practical and spiritual assistance -- We went to the church for everything : the mission of the church -- If it weren't for the women : female labor and leadership in the church -- We're a part of the same culture : racial awareness and religion -- The conclusion of the matter.


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African American women--Religion.
African American women--Religious life.


Electronic books.

BR563.N4 / W493 2005eb

277.3/0082