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Women In Religion And Culture In Africa Question Paper

Women In Religion And Culture In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Religious Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

ARE 410: WOMEN IN RELIGION AND CULTURE IN AFRICA
DATE: Friday 4th September 2009

TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE Questions, at least ONE from EACH Section
SECTION 1

1.
Using an example of any One African community, assess the impact of gender
roles on the status and role of women.
2.
Define any TWO of the following terms
a) Patriarchy
b) Feminism
c) Ordination
3.
Evaluate the significance of funeral rites in any ONE African community. In
your answer, show how gender inequality is manifested and sustained in that
community.
SECTION II
4.
Assess the role and status of women in any ONE of the following:
a) African Traditional Religion
b) Christianity
c) Islam

5.
Identify and discuss any TWO cultural practices that perpetuate.

6.
The practice of FGM is outlined in many countries yet it persists. Discuss the
most commonly cited reasons for its persistence in any TWO communities in
Kenya.

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