Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-131) / This study investigates the place of the Shona-Karanga women as reflected in Shona
proverbs concerning women. Reviewed literature covers the world, African and
Zimbabwean perspectives on women. It discusses and examines changes in the role and
status of Shona –Karanga women in the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial periods.
The study examines men’s attitude towards women, women’s attitude towards
themselves and women’s responsibilities in Shona-Karanga communities in relation to
Shona proverbs. Proverbial statements discussed were from participants and other
sources. Government’s effort in improving the women’s status was examined. The study
uses mixed research methods of data generation and presentation. Research findings
show that women lost their glory during the colonial period but the blame is levelled
against Karanga culture which actually holds women with high esteem. The study
established that most participants were ignorant of proverbs concerning women. The
research was an eye opener to women about the tremendous potential they have / African Languages / M.A. (African languages)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/26528 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Sapiencia, Chisadza |
| Contributors | Mutasa, D. E. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (v, 131 leaves) : illustrations (color), application/pdf |
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