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1	In search of affirming identities and role models : a gender-sensitive re-reading of the Vashti and Esther characters in the book of Esther among the Mongo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kondemo, Marthe Maleke 06 1900 (has links) The main question that this dissertation seeks to answer is, “If the character of Vashti on the one hand and that of Esther on the other are re-read from a gender-sensitive perspective which possibilities can the reading offer for the liberation and reconstruction of affirming identities for the Mongo women in the DRC today?” The study undertaken here challenges the fact that Mongo women of the DRC remain attached to their roles as wives and mothers which is viewed as a hindrance to their self-definition. The two characters Esther and Vashti from the book of Esther are examined in light of the experiences of Mongo women using the bosadi (womanhood) approach to deconstruct and problematize oppressive ideologies in the biblical text as well as in the Mongo context. It is argued that Vashti and Esther are not opposite characters but should be viewed in the light of each other as complementary characters. Despite the positive examples that the two women offer, both characters also offer oppressive possibilities for modern DR Congolese women. Therefore, they do not fully represent ideal role models for Mongo women in their efforts to affirm their identities. / Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies / D.Th. (Old Testament) Mongo Roles Identities Democratic Republic of the Congo Marriage Patriarchy Book of Esther Esther Vashti Equatorial Region Women Men Wife Bosadi (womanhood) Gender 222.906 Vashti (Queen of Persia) Esther (Queen of Persia) Mongo (African people) -- Religion
2	Women’s security through heterosexual marriage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: an African woman’s reading of the book of Ruth Kondemo, Marthe Maleke 01 1900 (has links) In Congolese society, heterosexual marriage is a highly regarded institution that is viewed as contributing significantly to the true identities of women. In this study, I use Masenya’s terminologies, “idolization of marriage” and “marriage at all costs”, as springboards to re-read the story of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible in light of the experiences of Congolese women who tend to regard marriage as a norm. I have analysed and critiqued patriarchy as it has shaped the lives of biblical women (cf the Ruth character in the Hebrew Bible) as well as it continues to shape the lives of many Congolese women. Although in some sense, the Ruth character can be emulated in terms of her sense of independence, in terms of her commitment to seeking marriage at all costs though, Ruth, cannot be a helpful model to the lives of many poor Anamongo women who today trapped in poverty, continue to regard heterosexual marriage as the norm in their search for survival, security, and value. / Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies / M. Th. (Old Testament) Anamongo Democratic Republic of Congo Heterosexual Idolization of marriage Marriage at all costs Marriage Patriarchy Poverty Ruth Security Survival Women 248.5096751 Marriage -- Congo (Democratic Republic) Women -- Religious aspects Women -- Biblical teaching Mongo (African people) -- Religion Ruth (Biblical figure) -- Influence
3	Women’s security through heterosexual marriage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: an African woman’s reading of the book of Ruth Kondemo, Marthe Maleke 01 1900 (has links) In Congolese society, heterosexual marriage is a highly regarded institution that is viewed as contributing significantly to the true identities of women. In this study, I use Masenya’s terminologies, “idolization of marriage” and “marriage at all costs”, as springboards to re-read the story of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible in light of the experiences of Congolese women who tend to regard marriage as a norm. I have analysed and critiqued patriarchy as it has shaped the lives of biblical women (cf the Ruth character in the Hebrew Bible) as well as it continues to shape the lives of many Congolese women. Although in some sense, the Ruth character can be emulated in terms of her sense of independence, in terms of her commitment to seeking marriage at all costs though, Ruth, cannot be a helpful model to the lives of many poor Anamongo women who today trapped in poverty, continue to regard heterosexual marriage as the norm in their search for survival, security, and value. / Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies / M. Th. (Old Testament) Anamongo Democratic Republic of Congo Heterosexual Idolization of marriage Marriage at all costs Marriage Patriarchy Poverty Ruth Security Survival Women 248.5096751 Marriage -- Congo (Democratic Republic) Women -- Religious aspects Women -- Biblical teaching Mongo (African people) -- Religion Ruth (Biblical figure) -- Influence

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