The dissertation seeks to explore, examine and critically analyze the reasons why Pietermaritzburg churches lack gender sensitivity in the fight against MY/AIDs. Among other motives, the dissertation was set as a contribution to the church in its fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in South Mrica. The primary source for this dissertation is interviews that were conducted among SOH members, NGO workers and church ministers.
Chapter one is an introduction to the entire dissertation and includes an introduction to chapter one, African women's experiences, Ann Ntombela's story, the background of the study, explanations of the problems and motivations, objectives of the study, research hypotheses/promises, significance of the study, the theoretical frameworks, critical reviews of existing literature, research methodology, research ethics, expected results, limitation of the study and a summary and conclusion. Chapter two focuses on the negative effects of colonialism and development failure on Mexican women. The aim is to expose the factors behind the deplorable social, political and economic position of African women before myY was reported.
It seeks to find out why the plight of African women has worsened since the advent of colonialism and the beginning of development efforts. It also seeks to formulate 'a church-based gender-sensitive approach' as the way forward in combating the spread of mv/aids among African women in Pietermaritzburg.
Story of Ann Ntombela
The above story is one of the many lived experiences of African women within the focus area of this dissertation. In particular, the spread of HIV/AIDS among African women has had a devastating impact on development efforts. First, the failure of development and the gender bias against women reinforce each other, the result is that the situation of Mrica women worsens.
3 as long as women live in poverty, their contribution to development will be limited. 4 Since my AIDS among African women affects the whole society, everyone must fight. African women's unique vulnerability to poverty is a challenge due to the gender power imbalance, as the reasons and environment on which poverty and MV infection thrive are not addressed. Third, the failure of development and gender bias against African women has facilitated the spread of HIV/AIDS through vulnerability.
There is therefore a need to be clear with regard to the focus of this thesis. To what extent has the church been gender sensitive in the fight against MY/AIDS among SOH members.
Motivation
An examination of leadership in light of gender sensitivity and mY/AIDS will be conducted so that the US Church can engage and involve women's leadership in development, gender, and HIV/AIDS issues. This explains that the core of colonialism is the control of the colonized nation(s) for the benefit of the colonizing country. The devastating effects of colonialism on women's economic status began with women's attitudes (Reddock 2000: 27).
Gender bias is the cause of most of the challenges African women face today. The ideals of the church are abstinence for those who are not married and the use of condoms for those who are infected and married. The church must theologize about culture and the gospel to address patriarchy and all its shortcomings (and possible merits) in light of the pandemic.
In this chapter, the author will relate the significance of the previous chapters to the church's efforts to combat mV/AIDS women. The fourth reason is that the church is called the light and salt of the earth. It is therefore that this thesis advocates a revision of the church's theology, structures and.
The next issue to discuss is how the church should tell [IO] In Luke he told the parable of the Good Samaritan. The church had to overcome needs and beliefs that prevent it from focusing on the needs of people affected by HIV/AIDS. From the parable of the Good Samaritan, the first step towards gender sensitivity is for the church to listen to the voices of infected and afflicted women, and to seek ways to alleviate their pain.
In this second case, the goal of the church should be to address gender insensitivity both in the house and in the house of other actors. TITLE: INVESTIGATION OF GENDER SENSITIVITY OF THE CHURCH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST mV/AIDS AMONG WOMEN REGARDING ISSUES OF DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER; SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS OF HOPE SUPPORT GROUP PROJECT IN PIETERMARITZBURG. INVESTIGATION OF THE CHURCH'S GENDER SENSITIVITY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST AIDS AMONG WOMEN WITH REGARD TO ISSUES OF DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER; SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE SPRINGS OF HOPE SUPPORT GROUP PROJECT IN PIETERMARITZBURG.
INVESTIGATION OF THE CHURCH'S GENDER SENSITIVITY IN THE FIGHT WITH MY/AIDS AMONG WOMEN WITH RESPECT TO ISSUES OF DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER; �",�Lr'LLJ CENTER AT THE SUPPORT GROUP PROJECT SPRINGS OF HOPE" IN PIETERMARITZBURG. The goal is to document the church's gender sensitivity in its fight against the spread of mv/AIDS.
Objectives of the study
The Research Hypothesis/Premises
Issues of gender bias against women should not be ignored in the development of a gender-sensitive response to IllV/AIDS among female members of SOH. The Church's response to the spread of IllV/AIDS among female members of the SOH has not been gender sensitive. Given that the church usually has a patriarchal leadership, issues concerning women are not adequately addressed because women are marginalized even in the church (Mwaniki 2000: 54).
For example, my/AIDS affects women more severely than men, yet the church hardly uses a gender-sensitive response to the spread of my/aids. South African IDV prevalence among women was 26.5% by the end of 2002.6 The IDV prevalence among women in KwaZulu Natal was 36.2%, which was the highest compared to the other provinces.7 This study will attempt to make recommendations.
Theoretical framework
It must be kept in mind that while the Bible was written by men inspired by God, they were from patriarchal cultures; and most importantly, it contains what leads to our salvation and our culture is understood (Phiri in Islam, p. An examination of such religious beliefs and practices will be made in order to see how the church should correct such prejudices religious against women (Nassra 1994: 40) Finally, the low level of participation of women in leadership negatively affects the development and fight against HIV/AIDS due to the denial of equal access to decision-making and the position of the church and society ( Kanyoro 1996: 151).
Critical review of existing literature
The World Council of Churches (WCC) (2000) in Facing AIDS: The Challenge, the church response and the Church and brings out the different perspectives on HIV/AIDS after explaining what the HIV pandemic is about. How can the church address HIV/AIDS among women who are forced by financial constraints to sell their bodies in light and development failure. Philippe, Denis (2003) in "Sexuality AIDS South Africa" in Journal of Theology for Southern Africa begins by telling a story that shows how a family setting can allow or prevent the spread of HIV and how HIV is the family.
Silence about mv / AIDS is the rule in most South African families in KwaZulu Natal. This may be why most teenagers seek voluntary HIV/AIDS counseling and testing. Denis also points out that sexuality education can be timely because it can help both men and women see the dangers that arise: from unprotected sex and infidelity in marriage.
He bases this argument on the existence of sexual violence in the lives of girls and women. It is clear, then, that the church should address the issue of sexuality in society in order to shed light on how and lobola to act in relation to HIV/AIDS.
Research methodology
In the first, he quotes Huizer, who explains that one who undertakes research in the community must be aware of and accept his limitations and relative ignorance. In this case, it is necessary to learn from the community through empathy and friendship and engage in dialogue through small group discussions in search of answers to the community's problems.13 In this case, the author used his previous contacts based on the friendship he had . with the founders of SOH. Participatory research method, a traditional method that involves both the researcher and the research community in the research process for the benefit of both.
As a participant observation, the author was able to participate in the discussion and conversation with the interviewees prior to the interviews, and in other informal moments during some of the monthly meetings of. This method was preferred because it uses background information to obtain data. These were important data that helped to assess the interviewees' understanding of the issues raised by this thesis and their ability to participate effectively in the research (phiri A. I in Muriithi 2000: 7 ). From the many points of interest that emerged from the interviews, the author has chosen only those areas that he considers important and relevant to this study.
Third, the author favored this method because, being a form of narration, it engages the mind and heart of the interviewee (Gourd et 2002: 8). This is essential because HIV/AIDS among other areas covered in this dissertation is a sensitive issue that affects the whole person.
Research ethics
Expected results
This means that an interview method allows for the interaction necessary to collect, confirm and discuss information.
Summary and conclusion
Summary and Conclusion
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