Ferocious Marys and dark Alessas: the portrayal of religious matriarchies in Silent Hill by Beddows, Amy

“…Subsequently, there have been calls for alternative theological interpretations which value and empower women (Russell 1985) yet in the absence of such belief systems we have to look outside of existing frameworks for more egalitarian possibilities. This chapter will briefly consider the critical arguments regarding the role of women in religion, primarily Judeo-Christian scripture, and explore the value of alternative representations as a challenge to the dominant power structures in non-secular and secular society. …”
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