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The Cost of a Calling? Clergywomen and Work in the Church of England
Author(s) -
Greene Annemarie,
Robbins Mandy
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
gender, work and organization
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.159
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1468-0432
pISSN - 0968-6673
DOI - 10.1111/gwao.12101
Subject(s) - sacrifice , work (physics) , face (sociological concept) , sociology , gender studies , public relations , psychology , history , political science , social science , engineering , archaeology , mechanical engineering
This article explores the work of clergywomen in the Church of England within an analysis of the Church as a gendered organization. We highlight the sex discrimination they often face, at the same time as satisfaction with their work and the need to follow their calling regardless of the difficulties. This is explained through an analysis of the significance of religious calling and the requirement for ‘sacrifice’ on their ability to endure their work and to challenge discriminatory treatment.