1st Edition
Marriage in Contemporary Zimbabwe Identity, Community, and Change
Chapter 1: Introduction to Marriage in Contemporary Zimbabwe
Gerald Dandah and Manase Kudzai Chiweshe
Chapter 2: Continuances and Discontinuances: An Analysis of Marriages in Colonial and post-colonial urban space in Zimbabwe
Naume Zorodzai Choguya and Praise Gamuchirai Karuma
Chapter 3: ‘The vagina doesn’t get angry’: An analysis of the role of contemporary bridal showers in reconstructing and reinforcing traditional gender roles.
Josephine Munyaka, Nelson Muparamoto and Manase Kudzai Chiweshe
Chapter 4: Impact of child marriages in Zimbabwe: Perspectives from adolescent street girls of the Harare Central Business District
Witness Chikoko and Justine Tandire
Chapter 5: Unlocking the Potential of Traditional Chiefs as Catalysts for Ending Child Marriages in Zimbabwe
Manase Kudzai Chiweshe
Chapter 6: The marriage institution and child delinquency in Zimbabwe
Lizzy Zinyemba and Munyaradzi Elton Sagiya
Chapter 7: Domestic Violence Against Men in Zimbabwe: Experiences from Budiriro 5B, Harare
Justin Tandire and Witness Chikoko
Chapter 8: Gender-based violence among married couples in a mainstream church in Harare, Zimbabwe
Wendy Mupungayi and Manase Kudzai Chiweshe
Chapter 9: The good, the bad and ugly: Exploring the impact of social media on Zimbabwean marriages
Naume Zorodzai Choguya
Chapter 10: Controversies surrounding ‘Small houses’ in contemporary Zimbabwe.
Marshall Zororo Samugwede, Erick Sakarombe, Sheanesu Kwenda and James Mupanga
Chapter 11: Dissolution of Marriages in Zimbabwe. A Case of Harare
Primrose Hove, Lovemore Chirubvu and Sandisiwe Masuku
Chapter 12: Multiple Jeopardies at the Interstices of Marriages and Inheritance Issues in Zimbabwe
Naume Zorodzai Choguya
Chapter 13: Changing Trends in Marriages and Marriage Life Influenced by Climate Change in post-Fast Track Farms in Zvimba East District
Praise Gamuchirai Karuma and Vusilizwe Thebe
Chapter 14: Migration and Marriage Dynamics among Zimbabwean Couples: A Study of Migrant Couples and Separated Spouses
Primrose Hove, Winnet Hokoza, Lovemore Chirubvu, Calvin Kunaka, Benjamin Gweru and Prosper Tonderai Mataruse
Biography
Manase Kudzai Chiweshe is a senior lecturer in the Department of Community and Social Development, University of Zimbabwe, and a research associate in the Department of Sociology, Rhodes University, South Africa. His work revolves around the sociology of everyday life in African spaces, specifically promoting African ways of knowing and specific interest in gender, identity, land, and livelihoods.
