A deeper definition of womanhood
During Women’s History Month, gender equality is top of mind. Many are working to build a world where anyone can fulfill their full potential. In this pursuit, it’s helpful to consider what constitutes a woman’s abilities. We may call out stereotypically feminine qualities, perhaps even certain jobs or roles that women have traditionally filled. But there’s a deeper definition of identity that Christian Science brings to light, one in which every woman (and man and child) is whole, capable, safe, and entirely spiritual.
It may look as if there are still too many challenges to overcome for true womanhood to shine through. But these articles from the archives of The Christian Science Publishing Society share stories of how learning more of our God-given spiritual heritage makes the path forward less encumbered, right here and right now.
In “True womanhood has no limitations,” a woman who felt overlooked in a male-dominated environment shares how unity and camaraderie with her colleagues resulted as she prayerfully embraced the equal footing we all have as God’s children.
In “What the seer sees,” the author explores the divine basis for equality between the sexes.
The writer of “True womanhood and human progress” shares how a greater understanding of how “men and women share equally in the ability to reflect God’s government and wisdom” brought freedom from feelings of inadequacy, grief, and limitation after she lost her husband.
The author of “The safety of women” shares inspiration that saved her when two men began to assault her in a remote area.
A podcast titled “Gender balance and power – a spiritual discussion” explores the impact an understanding of God can have on balance-of-power issues.
And finally, “No more hanging in the balance” is a poem that speaks to the “heart-written ... inviolable being” of all God’s children, both women and men, that “is moving us forward, keeping the balance for all time.”
