High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2026

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Course Code

WST

Course Number

3371H

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Anne Bubriski

Faculty/Instructor Email

Anne.Bubriski@ucf.edu

About the Author

My name is Maya Arangath, and I'm majoring in Biomedical Sciences, along with a minor in Psychology. I was very fortunate to find such an interesting topic to present on, and I would like to thank Dr. Bubriski for providing me with such relentless support and opportunities. 

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

This research project investigates the intersection of religion and feminine leadership by comparing barriers in Hinduism and Christianity found in their sacred texts. The purpose of the study is to identify if the customs followed in each tradition affects women in positions of authority in modern day. To uncover that, this project will use a two-part mixed methods approach. First, a primary source comparative analysis will be completed, followed by an in-depth interview focusing on the living theology. A key takeaway from the study so far is the nuanced ways each religion shows feminism. The study suggests that feminism is deeply rooted within religion.

Additional Resources

I will be providing a transcript for the video, the digital poster, and the pptx file for the presentation. 

Keywords

Feminism; Religion; Leadership

Myth to Mindset: Comparing Perceptions of Feminine Leadership in Hinduism and Christianity


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