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1Department of Sociology and the International Institute, University of California - Los Angeles.
Religion, State & Society : the Keston Journal
|December 2, 2024
Summary
Women in rural Mozambique navigate diverse Christian churches, finding them essential yet flexible. While church boundaries are permeable, limited secular options restrict women
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Religion
- African Studies
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Sub-Saharan Christianity exhibits significant denominational diversity.
- The impact of this diversity on individual well-being is under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine rural Mozambican women's experiences with church diversity.
- To understand women's navigation of religious organizational boundaries.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study (10 years) in rural Mozambique.
- Mixed-methods approach: religious census, household survey, interviews, participant observation.
Main Results:
- Women's church involvement is socially vital but not subjectively binding.
- Church boundaries are recognized but highly permeable, influencing navigation.
- Women can navigate religious spaces but exiting is difficult due to limited secular options.
Conclusions:
- Permeable church boundaries offer flexibility but may discourage movement.
- Patriarchal contexts with limited secular alternatives constrain women's social choices.
- Understanding women's agency within religious diversity is crucial in low-income settings.
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