Description: 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 sensitiv...
Brief description: Ezra Chitando is Professor of History and Phenomenology of Religion at the University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe, and Theology Consultant on HIV and AIDS for the World Council of Churches.
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"A comprehensive contextualized and contemporary resource on women's experiences and status in African Indigenous Religions, Christianity, and Islam cleverly nuanced with the role of men in Zimbabwe. It is a must-read for all researchers and anyone interested in religion and the wellbeing of women and men in African contexts and beyond." --Loreen Maseno, Maseno University
"This book makes a significant contribution to the study of religion as a force on the role and place of women in society. It clearly shows that the subject is for the community not for one gender as the authors highlight the positives that have been made and the challenges that are still faced by women in the society. The fact that the study focuses on a particular context makes this book more fascinating because it has depth of critical analysis. This book conceptualizes the current relevance of the study of religion, and it is an important resource for all those who teach gender and religion in different institutions." --Esther Mombo, St. Paul's University