Transformed Gender Relations in the Reformed Church of Masvingo South

Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - The book explores transformed gender relations in the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe of Masvingo South Constituency in Zimbabwe. Chapter One investigates the historical background of the Reformed Church since 1909 when it was implanted in Masvingo South. The book is premised on the explication of the unequal gender representation of female church members in leadership positions and decision making boards of the church. The book is hinged on Liberal feminism whose tenets form the fulcrum of the book. Chapter Two focusses on the effects of the Dutch Reformed Missionary approach, Shona culture tenets and the status quo of the RCZ in streamlining the current gender relations in the church. Chapter Three of the book is hinged on empirical findings of the author analysed through qualitative ways. Chapter Four as the concluding chapter provides strategies which the church can employ in redressing gender disparities which have existed in the church for more than a century. Such strategies focus on gender sensitivity and equity, confronting organisational double standards and developing a women friendly church. The book is worth reading as it is anchored on practical grass root experiences. 56 pp. Englisch. Buchnummer des Verkäufers 9786202310499

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Titel: Transformed Gender Relations in the Reformed...

Verlag: Scholar's Press

Einband: Taschenbuch

Zustand: Neu