Gender and African Indigenous Religions

By: Musa W. Dube and Telesia K. Musili and Sylvia Owusu-Ansah

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Synopsis: Focusing on the work of contemporary African women researchers, this volume explores feminist perspectives in relation to African Indigenous Religions (AIR). It evaluates what the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians’ research has achieved and proposed since its launch in 1989, their contribution to the world of knowledge and liberation, and the potential application to nurturing a justice-oriented world. The book considers the methodologies used amongst the Circle to study African Indigenous Religions, the AIR sources of knowledge that are drawn on, and the way in which women are characterized. It reflects on how ideas drawn from African Indigenous Religions might address issues of patriarchy, colonialism, capitalism, racism, tribalism, and sexual and disability-based discrimination. The chapters examine theologies of specific figures. The book will be of interest to scholars of religion, gender studies, Indigenous studies, and African studies.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 232 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781003854852
Related ISBNs:: 9781032587288, 9781003461883, 9781003854838
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/04/24
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Musa W. Dube, Telesia K. Musili and Sylvia Owusu-Ansah
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Musa W. Dube
Edited by:: Telesia K. Musili
Edited by:: Sylvia Owusu-Ansah