The Bible and Gender equality
In biblical text male and female were made in God’s
image (Genesis 1:27) but some sections of the society feel they is a superior
and a subject among the two sexes hence they is a more influential and less
influential sex respectively which has been a major debate in the world. In a
patriarchal society women are seen as subject to men, interestingly enough some
reason upon biblical scripture that posit Eve was formed off Adam’s rib (Genesis 2:21-22)
therefore their roles in society differ and as minors in the society women take
up ‘lighter duties’ like cooking,
sweeping among others. Well, views may differ but considering the
‘socialisation of gender in society’ mentioned by Haralambos and Holborn(2004) alluding
that a society is comprised of different sexes which are males and females,
thus we are instructed to ensure that everyone plays a major role in communal
development without stereotyping or discriminating gender differences. Abbott,
Wallace and Tyler (2005) underscores that, ‘women have a unique outlook on the
social world, rooted in the ‘special’ nature of their experiences of the body
and in particular motherhood hence this article’s centre of attention will be
at enlightening Zimbabwean women’s inspiring major leadership roles besides
their challenges in a society where most women’s voices are merely silent
whispers but great motivation to human kind.
Women leaders in Zimbabwe and social transformation (politics, arts, media and religious institutions)
Zimbabwe is still patriarchal though it is slowly
shifting to a liberal system that attracts both sexes to have equal
opportunities in politics, social and economic activities. Be that as it may, the
researcher feels they is still a void, and to combat this gap society needs to
support women in general and pay special attention to those in leadership
positions since they have made it because others in their social circles avowed
them. Women should now look up to each other in praise and draw inspiration to
ensure social transformation and development from legendary icons for example mbuya
Nehanda.
