Sande, N. and Makamure, C. (2023) Chihera’s matriarchal traits: a mirror of reverse patriarchy. In: Chitando, E., Chirongoma, S. and Nyakudya, M. (eds.) Chihera in Zimbabwe. Palgrave Macmillan: Cham, pp. 319-334. ISBN 9783031124655 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-12466-2_18)
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Abstract
Patriarchy is both sustained and interwoven in society, culture and religion. Scholars have produced a lot of literature bemoaning how patriarchy impacts heavily on women, not only in Africa but the world over. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of information foregrounding how some men are also at the receiving end of matriarchal abuses and violence. This chapter appreciates Chihera women’s feminine characteristics as visible and assertive but questions the extent to which their matriarchal leadership mirrors reverse patriarchy. The chapter qualitatively uses the narrative inquiry methodology approach. In concluding, the chapter asserts that Chihera’s matriarchal leadership model profiles violence and abuse targeted towards men from the other margins.
| Item Type: | Book Sections |
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| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Sande, Dr Nomatter |
| Authors: | Sande, N., and Makamure, C. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Chihera in Zimbabwe |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| ISBN: | 9783031124655 |
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