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Religion and Sexuality in Zimbabwe

Edited by Francis Machingura and Ezra Chitando - Contributions by Ezra Chitando; Francis Machingura; Macloud Sipeyiye; Richard S. Maposa; Molly Manyonganise; Elijah Mahlangu; Masiiwa Ragies Gunda; Tendayi Dzinoreva; Tenson Muyambo; Kudzai Biri; Last Mapwika; Samson Mhizha; McDonald Matika; Godfrey Museka and Vengesai Chimininge

Religion and Sexuality in Zimbabwe highlights the complex interplay between religion and sexuality in Zimbabwe. It shows how religion both facilitates and complicates the expression of sexuality in Zimbabwe. Approaching religion from a broader perspective, this volume reviews the impact of African Indigenous Religions and Christianity in its varied forms on the construction and expression of sexuality in Zimbabwe. These contributors examine the role of indigenous beliefs, as well as interpretations of sacred texts, in the understanding of sexuality in Zimbabwe. They also address themes relating to sexual diversity and sexual and gender-based violence. Overall, this book sheds light on the ongoing relevance and strategic role of religion to contemporary discourses on human sexuality.

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Lexington Books
Pages: 204 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
978-1-66690-328-7 • Hardback • December 2022 • $100.00 • (£77.00)
978-1-66690-329-4 • eBook • December 2022 • $45.00 • (£35.00)
Subjects: Religion / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Social Science / Gender Studies, Social Science / Women's Studies, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African Studies, Religion / African Religions, Social Science / Sexual Abuse & Harassment

Francis Machingura isassociate professor of biblical studies and religious education at the University of Zimbabwe.

Ezra Chitando is professor of history and phenomenology of religion at the University of Zimbabwe.

Acknowledgments……………………………………………………………………………..

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………

Sexuality in the Zimbabwean Sphere

Ezra Chitando and Francis Machingura

CHAPTER 1……………………………………………………………………………….……

Shona Religion, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Macloud Sipeyiye

CHAPTER 2………………………………………………………………………………….

The Influence of Indigenous Values on Shangani Male Sexualities

Richard S. Maposa

CHAPTER 3……………………………………………………………………………………..

The Church and the Homosexuality Discourse: The Crisis of Identity and Relevance

Molly Manyonganise and Elijah Mahlangu

CHAPTER 4………………………………………………………………………….……………

Handle the Bible with Care! A Site of Struggle with the Potential to Exclude and Do Violence or to Include and Love

Masiiwa Ragies Gunda

CHAPTER 5……………………………………………………………………………………….

“Biology, Curse or Sin”: The Church and Intersexuality in Zimbabwe

Francis Machingura and Tendayi Dzinoreva

CHAPTER 6…………………………………………………………………………………….…

“The Marital Bed”: A Contested Site for Negotiating Safe Sex

Muyambo Tenson

CHAPTER 7………………………………………………………………………………………

The Church and the Reproductive Health of Disabled Women in Zimbabwe: A Critique

Kudzai Biri

CHAPTER 8……………………………………………………………………………………….

The Efficacy of Religious Coping among Women with Reproductive Health Problems in Chitungwiza

Last Mapwika, Samson Mhizha and McDonald Matika

CHAPTER 9……………………………………………………………………….………………

Johane Masowe Apostolic Beliefs and Practices: A Recipe for Gender-Based Demographic Disasters

Godfrey Museka, Francis Machingura and Molly Manyonganise

CHAPTER 10…………………………………………………………...…………………………

African Indigenous Churches’ Engagement with Sexuality: The Case of the Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ)

Vengesai Chimininge

CHAPTER 11…..………………………………………………………………………………….

An Analysis of the Phenomenon of Female Rapists in Zimbabwe Using Petrus’ Model on Witchcraft-Related Crimes

Samson Mhizha

CHAPTER 12…………………………………………………………………..………………….

Men as Silent Victims of Rape: The Case of Ritual Rapes in Zimbabwe

Francis Machingura, Molly Manyonganise and Godfrey Museka

Index

About the Contributors

Religion and Sexuality in Zimbabwe

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Hardback
eBook
Summary
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  • Religion and Sexuality in Zimbabwe highlights the complex interplay between religion and sexuality in Zimbabwe. It shows how religion both facilitates and complicates the expression of sexuality in Zimbabwe. Approaching religion from a broader perspective, this volume reviews the impact of African Indigenous Religions and Christianity in its varied forms on the construction and expression of sexuality in Zimbabwe. These contributors examine the role of indigenous beliefs, as well as interpretations of sacred texts, in the understanding of sexuality in Zimbabwe. They also address themes relating to sexual diversity and sexual and gender-based violence. Overall, this book sheds light on the ongoing relevance and strategic role of religion to contemporary discourses on human sexuality.

Details
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  • Lexington Books
    Pages: 204 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
    978-1-66690-328-7 • Hardback • December 2022 • $100.00 • (£77.00)
    978-1-66690-329-4 • eBook • December 2022 • $45.00 • (£35.00)
    Subjects: Religion / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Social Science / Gender Studies, Social Science / Women's Studies, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African Studies, Religion / African Religions, Social Science / Sexual Abuse & Harassment
Author
Author
  • Francis Machingura isassociate professor of biblical studies and religious education at the University of Zimbabwe.

    Ezra Chitando is professor of history and phenomenology of religion at the University of Zimbabwe.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Acknowledgments……………………………………………………………………………..

    Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………

    Sexuality in the Zimbabwean Sphere

    Ezra Chitando and Francis Machingura

    CHAPTER 1……………………………………………………………………………….……

    Shona Religion, Sexual and Reproductive Health

    Macloud Sipeyiye

    CHAPTER 2………………………………………………………………………………….

    The Influence of Indigenous Values on Shangani Male Sexualities

    Richard S. Maposa

    CHAPTER 3……………………………………………………………………………………..

    The Church and the Homosexuality Discourse: The Crisis of Identity and Relevance

    Molly Manyonganise and Elijah Mahlangu

    CHAPTER 4………………………………………………………………………….……………

    Handle the Bible with Care! A Site of Struggle with the Potential to Exclude and Do Violence or to Include and Love

    Masiiwa Ragies Gunda

    CHAPTER 5……………………………………………………………………………………….

    “Biology, Curse or Sin”: The Church and Intersexuality in Zimbabwe

    Francis Machingura and Tendayi Dzinoreva

    CHAPTER 6…………………………………………………………………………………….…

    “The Marital Bed”: A Contested Site for Negotiating Safe Sex

    Muyambo Tenson

    CHAPTER 7………………………………………………………………………………………

    The Church and the Reproductive Health of Disabled Women in Zimbabwe: A Critique

    Kudzai Biri

    CHAPTER 8……………………………………………………………………………………….

    The Efficacy of Religious Coping among Women with Reproductive Health Problems in Chitungwiza

    Last Mapwika, Samson Mhizha and McDonald Matika

    CHAPTER 9……………………………………………………………………….………………

    Johane Masowe Apostolic Beliefs and Practices: A Recipe for Gender-Based Demographic Disasters

    Godfrey Museka, Francis Machingura and Molly Manyonganise

    CHAPTER 10…………………………………………………………...…………………………

    African Indigenous Churches’ Engagement with Sexuality: The Case of the Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ)

    Vengesai Chimininge

    CHAPTER 11…..………………………………………………………………………………….

    An Analysis of the Phenomenon of Female Rapists in Zimbabwe Using Petrus’ Model on Witchcraft-Related Crimes

    Samson Mhizha

    CHAPTER 12…………………………………………………………………..………………….

    Men as Silent Victims of Rape: The Case of Ritual Rapes in Zimbabwe

    Francis Machingura, Molly Manyonganise and Godfrey Museka

    Index

    About the Contributors

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