| Author: Jade River The feminist Dianic tradition is perhaps one of the most misrepresented traditions in Paganism. The unpleasant reputation of Dianics can be attributed to many factors. Among these are:A focus on solely female deity.Beliefs and actions which are grounded in feminist principles.Practice in women-only circles.Inclusion of large numbers of lesbians. These factors and more information on Dianic Wicca are explored in the following materials.A History of the Dianic TraditionThe Dianic tradition grew out of the feminist movement. Many early feminists were unable to validate their activism within the structures of traditional religion. This led them to seek other avenues of spiritual expression. In the early 1970s, women active in the women's movement began sharing their spiritual experiences in consciousness-raising groups. Women learned that they shared many similar spiritual feelings and had had contradictory experiences within traditional religion. This prompted a search |
