Spirituality, gender and expressive selfhood.

摘要: This article discusses contemporary spiritualities, focusing in particular on the recent growth of practices attending to “mind, body, and sprit” centered goal “holistic well-being.” We argue that growing popularity such spirituality” since 1980s can be greatly illuminated by reference Charles Taylor's account expressive mode modern selfhood. is limited, however, its inability explain why women are disproportionately active within sphere holistic spirituality. By paying closer attention gender, we seek refine approach advance our understanding Drawing findings from two qualitative studies spirituality health carried out United Kingdom, this offers an analysis what “subjective turn” may mean for women. spiritualities align with traditional spheres representations femininity, while simultaneously supporting encouraging a move away selfless endorsing sanctioning “living life others” oneself,” offer way negotiating dilemmas selfhood face many — some men—in late contexts.