Religion, Gender, and Wellbeing in Africa
Religion, Gender, and Wellbeing in Africa argues that religion and spirituality continue to occupy a central position in the relational and social experiences of many Africans and, as such, it is within a religio-spiritual framework that ideas and practices related to most African women and their we...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Lanham Boulder New Yfork
Lexington Books
2021
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| In: | Year: 2021 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Africa
/ Health
/ Woman
/ Society
/ Religion
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| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Phiri, Apowa B Festschrift B Electronic books B Women--Africa--Social conditions |
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | Religion, Gender, and Wellbeing in Africa argues that religion and spirituality continue to occupy a central position in the relational and social experiences of many Africans and, as such, it is within a religio-spiritual framework that ideas and practices related to most African women and their wellbeing are interpreted and formulated. Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- References -- Foreword -- References -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Encountering "the Voice" of Wellbeing in African Contexts -- Religion and Gender in Africa -- Transformative Encounters with Professor Isabel Apowa Phiri -- Chapters in this Volume -- Conclusion -- References -- Part I: Religion, Gender, and Public Health -- Chapter 1: The Transferability of Selected Theologies of Isabel Apawo Phiri on HIV and AIDS Prevention and Care to Christian Women in Southern Malawi -- Theologies of Isabel Apawo Phiri -- Transferability of Phiri's Theologies -- Utilization of Approaches in Malawi -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2: Care and Social Support for Elderly Orphans in the Era of HIV and AIDS -- Research Methodology and Methods -- Convoy Model of Social Relations Theory -- "Shepherding a Woman's Heart" -- Awareness, its Role in Pastoral Care -- Social Integration Theory -- Elderly Orphans: A Brief Background -- Findings and Discussions -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3: Covid-19 and Violence against Women and Children in Zambia: A Gendered Perspective -- Covid-19 Pandemic in Zambia -- The Effects of Covid-19 in Zambia: Responses on Gender-Based Violence -- Methodology -- Data Presentation -- Toward a Gender-Sensitive Cultural Hermeneutics: An Analysis -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 4: Religion, Women's Reproductive Health, and Rights: Engagement of Religion in Implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Program of Action (ICPD PoA) -- Background of ICPD -- Religion and SRHR-Violations of Human Rights -- Engagement of Religion in the Implementation of the ICPD PoA -- Religion, Human Rights, SRHR, and the Value of Shared Spaces -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References. |
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| Item Description: | "This book is dedicated to the honor of Professor Isabel Apowa Phiri." Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources |
| ISBN: | 1793618038 |