This new edition of a much-discussed book makes available again a strong challenge to the Church. It is a challenge to complacency over the role allowed to women, both within the Church's own structures and in society. In 1981 this book was the first major British contribution to the growing field of feminist theological enquiry. Six years later the issues are just as pressing. The level of awareness may be higher, but opposition to women's ordination, and to women as equal partners in the work of the Church and in the world - is as entrenched as ever.