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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:2008

KENYATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SELIi'- SPONSORED PROGRAM -SCHOOL BASED
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
ARE 410: WOMEN IN RELIGION AND CULTURE IN AFRICA.
DATE: Wednesday 2nd January 2008
TIME: 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer three questions only. At least one from each section.
SECTION 1
1.
(a)
Describe a myth of origin from anyone African community of your
choice.
(b)
Discuss the status and role of women and men implied in the myth.
2.
Assess the impact of African oral narratives (songs, proverbs, stories, myths) on
the status and role of women in society.
3.
Briefly discuss the role of initiation rites in the formation of gender identity in any
one African society.
SECTION II
4.
Giving examples, identify and discuss any two factors that have influenced the
role of women in religion.
.....
5.
"Violence against women is prevalent in society today".

(a)
Identify and discuss two forms of such violence.
"
(b)
What has been the response of religions (Christianity, Islam and ATR)
towards violence against women? (use examples to illustrate your points).
6.
Assess the status and role of women in anyone of the following religions.
(a)
Islam
(b)
Christianity
(c)
African Traditional Religion.
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