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Rapid social change impacts Black rural widows in Zimbabwe, leading to economic hardship and poverty. Understanding these effects is crucial for social policy development in resource-limited nations.

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  • Development Studies

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  • Rapid social change and erosion of traditional support systems disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
  • Widowhood in rural African contexts presents unique socio-economic challenges.
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    • Significant decline in economic position and social status observed.
    • Negative shifts in self-concept and lifestyle patterns reported.
    • Breakdown of traditional family support systems intensified social isolation and hardship.
    • Increased incidence of social and economic destitution among elderly widows.

    Conclusions:

    • Social change and widowhood contribute to the feminization of poverty in rural Zimbabwe.
    • Elderly widows face profound social and economic challenges requiring targeted interventions.
    • Findings have critical implications for social policy in developing countries with limited resources.