Women's Emancipation in Africa - Reality or Illusion?: A Case Study of Mbarara, Western Uganda

by Paul Mutume, Gerhard Droesser (Editor)

Overview

Women’s emancipation in Uganda is one of the most successful ventures an African country has ever undertaken. The reality of its success, however, remains a challenge in a society with a long-held structure of patriarchy and institutional, cultural beliefs.

After a critical analysis, the study challenges policy makers to ensure an environment free from all forms of violence and oppression against women – be it physical, economic, social, religious or psychological – and to empower them through education, ensure their financial independence and enhance their psychophysical stability. The study gives credit to women of all ages and indeed all walks of life who have effectively turned their sufferings into joy. It critically analyses the institutional mechanisms and concludes suggesting concrete measures and strategies towards gender mainstreaming.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783631723029
Publisher:	Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Publication date:	05/16/2017
Series:	African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines , #13
Edition description:	New
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Paul Mutume is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Mbarara in Uganda. He holds degrees in Philosophy from Makerere University in Uganda and in Theology from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome, as well as a doctoral degree in Theology from the University of Würzburg in Germany.

Table of Contents

Women’s emancipation in Africa – The status of women among the Banyankole –Justification of Genuine Emancipation – The reality and impact of women’s emancipation so far – Women Power and Empowerment – Research Recommendations