We live in a world that organises itself largely around ‘us’ and ‘them’. Under pressure from impacts of globalisation, communities and nations have retreated to social organisation that highlights difference.…
read moreThe previous two posts discussed shame ascribed to women, and embodied in women’s bodies. Jesus’ interaction with women who carried socially ascribed shame enabled their public vindication. Jesus took on…
read moreIn the last post we discussed how shame (and blame) is often ascribed more to women, including in situations of crisis or violence. Rather than avoidance or even private counselling,…
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