Religion Sites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/    Leave it to the BBC to produce an excellent site on religions around the world.

http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm  In-depth comparison chart of major religions

http://www.religioustolerance.org/  A non-biased look at many world religions.

http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/index.aspx  Comprehensive, non-judgmental site.  (fun after-school activity: the Belief-o-Matic!)

Christianity:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/  “From Jesus to Christ” resources from PBS.

Buddhism:

http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/women.htm  Devoted to the perspectives and roles of Buddhist women.

Islam:

http://www.mwlusa.org/  The Muslim Women’s League’s official site

Taoism:

http://www.thetao.info/tao/index.htm   Good overview of the faith, plus a page on Gender issues.

Confucianism:

http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/lesson3.html  This is a lesson plan on women and Confucianism.  Read it carefully, and check the original primary source link to read original quotes.

Hinduism:

http://www.hinduwomen.org/  Named the “Hindu Woman’s Universe,” this site has tons on traditional practices.

Judaism:

http://www.jewfaq.org/women.htm  Judaism 101 site – very informative.

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