Anna Halafoff

Menopause is now discussed openly — but not all voices are included - ABC Religion & Ethics This new era of public menopause awareness, fuelled by markets and social media, is largely dominated by Western, and often white, women — yet not everyone experiences menopause the same way.

Not everyone experiences menopause as dominant discourses say. In this recent piece for the ABC, Anna Halafoff
@annahalafoff.bsky.social explains "menowashing" in her call to recognition of menopause complexity.
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How do Buddhism and Buddhist-inspired phenomena contribute to a new way of death or 'deathstyle'?
Read more in this fascinating, newly published article by Hannah Gould @hannahgould.bsky.social , Anna Halafoff @annahalafoff.bsky.social and Ruth Fitzpatrick.
www.globalbuddhism.org/article/view...

@hannahgould.bsky.social, my & Ruth Fitzpatrick’s latest article in the Journal of Global Buddhism

The meaning of “spirituality” among Australian adults: Connections to self, community and beyond - ABC Religion & Ethics Personal and broader connections are more significant among “spiritual” Australians than traditional religious practices and beliefs —  this is not surprising, given that fewer Australians find meanin...

Andrew Singleton, Anna Halafoff @annahalafoff.bsky.social and Rosie Shorter's latest piece for the ABC - an exciting first glimpse of the results of the Australian Spirituality and Wellness Survey led by Andrew.

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Neo-Mexican home altars: daily reconnections with the spirit of nature Most studies on New Age and Neo-pagan spiritualities have focused their field research on group ceremonies and rituals, and very little is known about how this spirituality is practiced in daily do...

NEW PUBLICATION by SWell member Renée De la Torre Castellanos, 'Neo-Mexican home altars: daily reconnections with the spirit of nature'. Congratulations Renée. This is the first article to be published in our Special Issue of the Journal of Beliefs and Values.
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The meaning of “spirituality” among Australian adults: Connections to self, community and beyond - ABC Religion & Ethics Personal and broader connections are more significant among “spiritual” Australians than traditional religious practices and beliefs —  this is not surprising, given that fewer Australians find meanin...

Our latest piece for ABC Religion and Ethics

Do you know a sociologist whose contributions have made a significant impact on how sociology is taught at a regional, state, national, or international level? Nominate them for the ASA Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award by Jan. 1! https://bit.ly/ASATeachingAward

Theology, Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies, Tenure Track The Department of Theology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2025. The department ser...

Another TT job open at Loyola Chicago. Islamic Studies. Come and be my colleague!

www.careers.luc.edu/postings/297...

Humanities Academy announces 41 new Academy Fellows – Australian Academy of the Humanities The Australian Academy of the Humanities has elected 41 new humanities scholars elected to Fellowship today.

Deeply honoured to have been elected a Fellow of the AAH