Female Circumcision
Book Description
Drawing from extensive fieldwork with fifty Kenyan women across diverse religious traditions, theologian Mary Nyangweso Wangila presents a nuanced examination of one of the most challenging cultural practices facing contemporary society. This thoughtful scholarly work explores the complex intersection of faith, tradition, and women's experiences through voices representing Christianity, Islam, African Initiated Churches, and indigenous spiritual practices.
Rather than approaching this sensitive topic from a single perspective, Wangila illuminates the deeper cultural and religious frameworks that shape community beliefs and gender relationships. Her research reveals how spiritual convictions and ancestral traditions interweave to influence contemporary practices, offering readers insight into the profound complexity of cultural transformation.
The author advocates for educational approaches that honor religious sensitivities and cultural understanding while working toward meaningful change. Through careful analysis of personal testimonies and religious perspectives, she demonstrates how effective dialogue must acknowledge the spiritual dimensions that inform community values and individual choices.
This work serves as an important resource for anyone seeking to understand how faith communities navigate the tension between preserving cultural identity and embracing evolving perspectives on women's wellbeing. Wangila's respectful yet clear-eyed approach offers a model for engaging difficult conversations with both compassion and conviction, making this essential reading for those committed to understanding the role of spirituality in social transformation.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 206 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Learn from indigenous wisdom
- ✓ Explore Geschlechtsorgan
- ✓ Explore Women
- ✓ Explore Frau
- ✓ Explore Social conditions
- ✓ Explore Religious life and customs
- ✓ Explore Kultur
