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Aspects of traditional Zimbabwean cultures in the era of HIV and AIDS

Title
Aspects of traditional Zimbabwean cultures in the era of HIV and AIDS / Edison Mhaka ; editor: Anah S. Sibanda.
Author
Mhaka, Edison
Publication
  • Gweru, Zimbabwe : Dream Discoveries Publishers, 2022.
  • ©2022.

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Additional Authors
Sibanda, Anah S.
Description
viii, 119 pages; 21 cm
Summary
"The book examines traditional Zimbabwean cultures in the context of HIV and AIDS. It addresses the value of both Zimbabwean oral traditions and traditional practices in the Age of HIV and AIDS. Thus, the author discusses different aspects of culture such as proverbs, taboos, beliefs and practices in the light of HIV and AIDS pandemic. Author draws his cultural examples from different Bantu ethnics group in Zimbabwe, includes the Shona, Ndebele, and Tonga. The content of this book is an important aspect of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems. The content main thrust of the book is to assist educationist to unpack and appreciate the significance of African culture in the teaching and learning of HIV and AIDS related issues."--
Subject
  • AIDS (Disease) > Social aspects > Zimbabwe
  • HIV infections > Social aspects > Zimbabwe
  • Rites and ceremonies > Zimbabwe
  • Culture
  • Sida > Aspect social > Zimbabwe
  • Infections à VIH > Aspect social > Zimbabwe
  • Rites et cérémonies > Zimbabwe
Contents
Traditional Zimbabwean cultures, premarital sex & HIV -- Traditional Zimbabwean cultures, extramarital sex & HIV -- Traditional Zimbabwean cultures, abstinence & HIV -- Traditional Zimbabwean cultures, libido & HIV -- Traditional Zimbabwean cultural practices & HIV -- Traditional Zimbabwean cultural beliefs, bodily emission & HIV -- Traditional Zimbabwean cultural attitudes towards males & females & HIV & AIDS -- Traditional Zimbabwean cultural attitudes towards children & HIV -- Conclusion: Traditional Zimbabwean cultural significance in the context of HIV and AIDS.
ISBN
  • 9781779219039
  • 1779219032
OCLC
  • on1393244845
  • SCSB-14596362
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library