Men and Their Mission
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This book engages with masculinity in modern and contemporary Buddhism in Sri Lanka (1850-today) through the lens of exemplary male religious leaders, politicians and the culture of boys' education since the late nineteenth century. Through mixed methods, archival and original historical source material such as newspapers, school archives, oral history and ethnography, this book analyses the dynamic power structures of hegemonic masculinity within this hegemonic religious context of Buddhist nationalism in Sri Lanka. The book adds to existing scholarship through a new perspective and approach as well as new material and new connections drawn between that material. It is a perfect read for scholars working in the intersection of gender, religion and power.
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Jessica A. Albrecht has completed her PhD in Religious Studies at the University of Heidelberg with summa cum laude. She holds a master's in Gender History and South Asian Languages. Her main research fields are South Asian religions, religions in the British Empire, gender and intersectional approaches to the study of religion.
Content
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Ideal Buddhist Monk.- Chapter 3. Olcott Schools and Colonial Hangovers.- Chapter 4. Charisma, Sexuality, Race.- Chapter 5. The Power of Kinship and Masculinity.- Chapter 6. Conclusion.