This volume reaffirms the fact that religion and culture often serve as a double-edged sword, that is, they can either obstruct or enrich African women's flourishing. Drawing insights from African women's experiences of religion and culture, the authors proffer gender sensitive and life-giving applications of African religio-cultural traditions.
This volume reaffirms the fact that religion and culture often serve as a double-edged sword, that is, they can either obstruct or enrich African women's flourishing. Drawing insights from African women's experiences of religion and culture, the authors proffer gender sensitive and life-giving applications of African religio-cultural traditions.
Ezra Chitando serves as Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Zimbabwe and theology consultant on HIV for the World Council of Churches. Sophia Chirongoma is senior lecturer in the religious studies department at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. She is also an academic associate/research fellow at the Research Institute for Theology and Religion (RITR) in the College of Human Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA). Kudzai Biri is associate professor in the department of religious studies, classics, and philosophy at the University of Zimbabwe.
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Introduction: Women and Religion in Zimbabwe and the Role of Men Ezra Chitando, Sophia Chirongoma, and Kudzai Biri Chapter One Harnessing Ndau Religious and Socio-Cultural Beliefs and Practices for Celebrating Women Power in Zimbabwe Macloud Sipeyiye &Elias G. Konyana Chapter Two Rural Women Utilizing African Indigenous Religion(s) in Environmental Conservation: A Case of Mutasa Area in Mutare Tracey Chirara Chapter Three Reconfiguring Lost African Religious Tradition: A Feminist Inquiry into Pre-colonial Gender Construction and Its Impact on Shona Society in Post-colonial Zimbabwe Dudzirai Chimeri Chapter Four African Traditional Religious Women and Reproductive Health: The Case of Mutasa Rural in Mutare Tracey Chirara & Tabona Shoko Chapter Five Woman thou art Cursed? The Case of SARE in Shona Culture Mavis Muguti & Tawanda Mbewe Chapter Six Imagining a Church with Equal Opportunities among the Clergy: A Theological and Cultural Dilemma in the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Martin Mujinga Chapter Seven Leadership Struggles in the Church: Interfacing and Theologizing the Leadership of Women Clergy in the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) Peter Masvotore & Lindah Tsara Chapter Eight From Exclusivism to Inclusivism: The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Rules and Regulations Relating to Women Simbarashe Munamati Chapter Nine Untying the Cords of Patriarchy: A Critique of Violence against Women and the Role of Pentecostal Women in Leadership Positions in Zimbabwe Kudzai Biri Chapter Ten Cultures, Women and the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe Francis Machingura & Joyline Gwara Chapter Eleven Unlocking Judges 13 to Advocate for Women's Leadership in a Patriarchal System Menard Musendekwa Chapter Twelve "Teacher, This Woman Was Caught in the Very Act of Committing Adultery" (John 8:4b):The Bible, Community, and Genderization of Sin; A Dialogue with the Social Identity Theory Isheanesu Sextus Gusha Chapter Thirteen Young Christian Women as Agents of Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Murinye District, Masvingo Sophia Chirongoma Chapter Fourteen Women's Sexuality: A Tool for Media Advertising in Zimbabwe? Chipo Mable Hatendi & Tapiwa Praise Mapuranga Chapter Fifteen Religio-Cultural Ideologies, Women and the Economy: Gender Inequality in the Mining Sector in Zimbabwe Tariro Zhou Chapter Sixteen The Currency that Buys Peace: Reparation in Gabriel García Márquez's The Sad and Incredible Tale of Innocent Eréndira and her Heartless Grandmother (1972) and Charles Mungoshi's 'Sacrifice' (1997) Barbara C. Manyarara Chapter Seventeen Towards Women Empowerment in Africa: Insights from the Capability Approach Kevin Shijja Kuhumba Chapter Eighteen Help/Hindrance? The Role of Religion in Women's Participation in Politics in Zimbabwe Kudakwashe Bryson Kabaira & Blessed Simbarashe Matsita Chapter Nineteen Ring or Title: Examining the Role of the Church in the Land Co-Ownership Clause Advocacy in Uganda Christine Nakyeyune About the Contributors
Introduction: Women and Religion in Zimbabwe and the Role of Men Ezra Chitando, Sophia Chirongoma, and Kudzai Biri Chapter One Harnessing Ndau Religious and Socio-Cultural Beliefs and Practices for Celebrating Women Power in Zimbabwe Macloud Sipeyiye &Elias G. Konyana Chapter Two Rural Women Utilizing African Indigenous Religion(s) in Environmental Conservation: A Case of Mutasa Area in Mutare Tracey Chirara Chapter Three Reconfiguring Lost African Religious Tradition: A Feminist Inquiry into Pre-colonial Gender Construction and Its Impact on Shona Society in Post-colonial Zimbabwe Dudzirai Chimeri Chapter Four African Traditional Religious Women and Reproductive Health: The Case of Mutasa Rural in Mutare Tracey Chirara & Tabona Shoko Chapter Five Woman thou art Cursed? The Case of SARE in Shona Culture Mavis Muguti & Tawanda Mbewe Chapter Six Imagining a Church with Equal Opportunities among the Clergy: A Theological and Cultural Dilemma in the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Martin Mujinga Chapter Seven Leadership Struggles in the Church: Interfacing and Theologizing the Leadership of Women Clergy in the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) Peter Masvotore & Lindah Tsara Chapter Eight From Exclusivism to Inclusivism: The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Rules and Regulations Relating to Women Simbarashe Munamati Chapter Nine Untying the Cords of Patriarchy: A Critique of Violence against Women and the Role of Pentecostal Women in Leadership Positions in Zimbabwe Kudzai Biri Chapter Ten Cultures, Women and the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe Francis Machingura & Joyline Gwara Chapter Eleven Unlocking Judges 13 to Advocate for Women's Leadership in a Patriarchal System Menard Musendekwa Chapter Twelve "Teacher, This Woman Was Caught in the Very Act of Committing Adultery" (John 8:4b):The Bible, Community, and Genderization of Sin; A Dialogue with the Social Identity Theory Isheanesu Sextus Gusha Chapter Thirteen Young Christian Women as Agents of Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Murinye District, Masvingo Sophia Chirongoma Chapter Fourteen Women's Sexuality: A Tool for Media Advertising in Zimbabwe? Chipo Mable Hatendi & Tapiwa Praise Mapuranga Chapter Fifteen Religio-Cultural Ideologies, Women and the Economy: Gender Inequality in the Mining Sector in Zimbabwe Tariro Zhou Chapter Sixteen The Currency that Buys Peace: Reparation in Gabriel García Márquez's The Sad and Incredible Tale of Innocent Eréndira and her Heartless Grandmother (1972) and Charles Mungoshi's 'Sacrifice' (1997) Barbara C. Manyarara Chapter Seventeen Towards Women Empowerment in Africa: Insights from the Capability Approach Kevin Shijja Kuhumba Chapter Eighteen Help/Hindrance? The Role of Religion in Women's Participation in Politics in Zimbabwe Kudakwashe Bryson Kabaira & Blessed Simbarashe Matsita Chapter Nineteen Ring or Title: Examining the Role of the Church in the Land Co-Ownership Clause Advocacy in Uganda Christine Nakyeyune About the Contributors
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