After She Was Born a Girl: A Memoir of Gender Injustices in a Male-Dominated Society
Ebook
In these pages, the harrowing experiences of women in Tanzania are laid bare. Through poignant and insightful narratives, the book delves into the intricate complexities of cultural practices, memory, trauma, and spirituality. It offers a sobering account of the harsh realities women endure, navigating deeply entrenched gendered cultures that assign lower cultural value to womanhood. However, amidst these challenges, the book reveals the remarkable resilience exhibited by women within Tanzanian society.
Drawing from the author's personal background as a descendant of traditional midwives, one who was a former practitioner of female genital mutilation surgery, this raw and unflinching account provides an authentic portrayal of the realities faced by Tanzanian women. The author's years spent as a rural pastor in Tanzanian villages have endowed him with a unique perspective, enabling him to draw profound parallels between his mother's journey into womanhood and his wife's relentless endeavors to combat gender inequality and violence both within and beyond the church.
Through this intimate and revealing lens, readers are invited to explore the intricate intersections of gender, culture, and spirituality in Tanzania. The evocative narratives within this book serve as catalysts, inspiring readers to challenge their preconceptions and take a firm stance against the injustices that women endure. With its captivating storytelling and powerful message, this thought-provoking work is an essential read for individuals interested in delving into gender studies, cultural studies, and the pursuit of social justice.
“After She Was Born a Girl is a social revolutionary book which raises awareness about a woman who suffers emotional and physical pains in a male-dominated society for far too long. Emmanuel Kaghondi redefines the life which a woman deserves.”
—Rehema Stephano, senior lecturer in Kiswahili linguistics, University of Dodoma
“This tale efforts to surface the very true extreme realities of Tanzanian women whilst exposing the privileges of a man’s world. Delicately questioning the constructs of sociocultural norms, faith, religion, and all that colonialism left us with in the name of modernity, Emmanuel Kaghondi lays bare a vital need for introspection as a society. This is a strongly recommended read for those attempting to understand the realities of gender imbalances and will to act upon equity.”
—Gladys Richard Mmari, founder, Male Advocacy for Gender Equality
- Title: After She Was Born a Girl: A Memoir of Gender Injustices in a Male-Dominated Society
- Author: Emmanuel Kaghondi
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666775891, 9781666775884, 1666775886, 9781666775877, 1666775878, 1666775894
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666775891
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-31T21:07:38Z
Emmanuel Samwel Kaghondi was born and raised in Singida, Tanzania, and faithfully served in three rural congregations as an ordained pastor prior to joining the music faculty at Tumaini University Makumira, nurturing and training aspiring church musicians and music teachers.