MULIERIS DIGNITATEM: A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE IMAGE OF GOD

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Abstract

The apostolic letter, Mulieris dignitatem (On the Dignity and Vocation of Women), dated the Feast of the Assumption (August 15), 1988, was released to the public on September 30 of that year.' Much of its content was continuous with the Magisterium's teaching of the past (e.g., its support for a gender equity which respects women's maternal roles, its emphasis upon Mary as model disciple/exemplary woman, its presentation of the church as bride of Christ). Some new ground was broken, however.