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BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT OF PEACE AND GOVERNANCE An analysis of the different cultural and religion setups on the participation of women in leadership. A case study of Seke District of Zimbabwe Zifa Dzinamarira. Privilege Student Number B1232163 A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HONOURS IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PEACE AND GOVERNANCE JUNE 2016 BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION (BUSE) SUPERVISOR: Ms E Ngwerume APPROVAL FORM The undersigned certify that they have read and recommend to Bindura University of Science Education for acceptance of this dissertation entitled, “An analysis of the different cultural and religion setups on the participation of women in leadership. A case study of Seke District of Zimbabwe”, submitted to the Department of Peace and Governance in partial fulfilment of Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Governance. ------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Signature of Student Date ---------------------------------- ------------------------------- Signature of Supervisor Date ---------------------------------- ------------------------------- Signature of Chair of Department Date i DECLARATION I Privilege Dzinamarira Zifa do hereby declare that “An analysis of different cultural and religious factors affecting the participation of women in leadership” dissertation is a result of my own investigation and research, except to the extent indicated in the Acknowledgements, References and comments included in the body of the report, and that it has not been submitted in part or in full for any other degree/diploma to any other university. Signed......................................................................................................................... (Student) ii DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my father Mr T Zifa and my mother Ms M Munda nee Madzonga and to my beloved sisters Panashe, Paida, Nokutenda, Tinomutenda and my little brother Panenyasha and the Almighty God for guidance and wisdom. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Firstly I would like to thank God for seeing me through my Honours Degree in Peace and Governance at Bindura University of Science Education. I am thankful for the support from family and friends who were supportive and assisted me as I undertook the program. I would like to extend my further gratitude to Mrs E Ngwerume who has been helpful and very encouraging throughout this dissertation. I am grateful for the knowledge she impacted to me and the study material she offered. I would like to thank Seke District Council for giving me an opportunity to carry out the research in the district. I would like to extend my further gratitude to Chitungwiza Magistrates and members of the Seke district. I would also like to further express my gratitude to Peace and Governance studies lecturers for profound knowledge that I have gained over the past four years. I would like to acknowledge the following people as well who were instrumental in the success of this paper. I would like to start with my parents Mr T Zifa and Ms M Madzonga for their financial and continuous moral support. I would like to add my siblings Panashe, Paida, Panenyasha, Nokutenda and Tinomutenda. In addition I would like to include the Nyongo, Zifa and Madzonga family for their love and support. Last but not least I dedicate this research paper to my beloved friends. They have been with me from day one Tinotenda, Patrick, Nigel, Denzel and Bertha without you guys I would not have made this far, the grace of God be with you always. iv ABSTRACT Religious and cultural beliefs have been practiced since this state came into existence and they are still being practiced in many parts of the country. The study was exploring the extent and influence which religion and cultural setups has had on women participation in Zimbabwean leadership. The study used a case study design and qualitative methods using questionnaires and interviews to collect data in the Seke District. Data collected was presented and analysed using narrative reports. They revealed that religious and cultural beliefs surely affect women participation in leadership due to factors such as forced marriages, appeasements of spirits. It also indicated that women lack knowledge of policies and laws that protect them from harmful practices. Conclusions made from the primary data include the need for increased sensitization meetings on the established Gender policy and legal frameworks through awareness campaigns and dialogues. v LIST OF ACRONYMS CEDAW………….Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women MDGs………………Millennium Developmental Goals NGOs………………Non-Governmental Organisations SADC………………Southern African Development Committee WDF…………………Women Development Fund vi TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL FORM ................................................................................................................... i DECLARATION ....................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION ......................................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...................................................................................................... iv ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................................... v LIST OF ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................ vi LIST OF TABLES ..................................................................................................................... x LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................. xi CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 Background of the study ............................................................................................................ 1 Aim of the study......................................................................................................................... 2 Statement of the problem ........................................................................................................... 2 Assumptions ............................................................................................................................... 3 Significance of the study ............................................................................................................ 3 Limitations of the study ............................................................................................................. 4 Delimitations of the study .......................................................................................................... 4 Summary .................................................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 2 – LITERATURE REVIEW ................................................................................. 7 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 7 Conceptual or Theoretical framework ....................................................................................... 7 Women in leadership ................................................................................................................. 8 Impact of culture on women’s participation in leadership ....................................................... 15 Impact of religion on women participation in leadership ........................................................ 18 Summary .................................................................................................................................. 19 CHAPTER 3 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ................................................................... 20 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 20 vii Research design ....................................................................................................................... 20 Research instruments ............................................................................................................... 21 Population, sample and sampling technique ............................................................................ 21 Data collection procedures ....................................................................................................... 22 Data presentation and analysis procedures .............................................................................. 24 Summary .................................................................................................................................. 24 CHAPTER 4 - DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION ....................... 25 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 25 Demographic Information of Participants ............................................................................... 25 Findings...................................................................................................................................