Symposium Review: Strictly Observant: Amish and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women Negotiating Media [2nd ed]

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Abstract

Far too often, female agency within strictly observant religious groups is dismissed. Especially in secular scholarship, the perceived voicelessness of these women remains largely unchallenged. Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar’s sophisticated and compelling book, Strictly Observant: Amish and Ultra-Orthodox Women Negotiating Media, destroys this superficial and monolithic understanding. Using media consumption as a lens, Neriya-Ben Shahar reveals the pivotal role that Amish and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish women play in safeguarding their communities from the threats of secularism and immorality. [First paragraph.]

Recommended Citation

Rosenberg, Emma, and Sheila Petre. 2024. "Symposium Review: Strictly Observant: Amish and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women Negotiating Media [2nd ed.]—Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar." Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies 12(1-2):95-97.