‘The Good Wife’: A Phenomenological Rereading of Proverbs 31:10-31 in the Context of Hiv/Aids in Zimbabwe

Chitando, Ezra

doi:10.7833/86-0-944

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“…Although this was not a majority opinion, it was significant in the sense that it tends to reflect a picture that emerges in literature on HIV and AIDS prevention (Waite, 1999;Chitando, 2004; article Moyo, 2005;Shanti, 2007;Nkealah, 2009). Respondents who saw the marriage institution in an ambivalent light noted that it provides security only on condition that both partners are HIV negative upon marriage, and that both withstand the temptation to engage in extramarital affairs.…”

Section: Monogamous Marriage As Offering Conditional (Ambivalent) Secmentioning

confidence: 83%

“…Unequal power relations were also blamed for vulnerability of women (Chitando, 2004) in monogamous unions to HIV. Patriarchy (male dominance) was held to be accountable for the disadvantaged status of women in marriage which renders them vulnerable to HIV and AIDS.…”

Section: Monogamous Marriage As a Risk Factor Relative To Hiv And Aidsmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…It would appear that males generally cherished monogamous marriage as a shelter against HIV more than females; males are physically and socially dominant in marriage and feel more secure, hence the perception that monogamous marriage is a safe haven, whereas the women, who are dominated, would tend to be sceptical that marriage is an insurance policy against HIV and AIDS. Married women have little or no power to negotiate whether, when or how sex takes place (Chitando, 2004).…”

Section: Monogamous Marriage As a Safeguard Against Hiv And Aidsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As such, the HIV and AIDS pandemic has stimulated a lot of research. While research has been conducted to establish levels of awareness of HIV and AIDS (Takyi, 2003), the interface between religion, culture and HIV/AIDS (Gray, 2004;Smith, 2004;Garner, 2000) and effectiveness of intervention programmes by both secular and religious organisations, and the gendered impact of the pandemic (Chitando, 2004;Seeley et al, 2004;Shanti, 2007;Mungwini, 2008), there has not been a specific focus on the extent to which the marriage institution can be viewed as a safeguard against HIV and AIDS.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…The devastating effects of HIV and AIDS have been and are being felt in the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (Chitando, 2004). While HIV/AIDS is a global challenge, Africa has the lion's share of infections (Moyo, 2005).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Monogamous marriage in Zimbabwe: An insurance against HIV and AIDS?

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Chireshe²

2011

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The study sought to establish whether and to what extent monogamous marriages in Zimbabwe serve as havens against HIV and AIDS. A qualitative design incorporating interviews and focus group discussions was employed. A conveniently selected sample of 26 respondents (12 male and 14 female) aged between 21 and 55 years at a university in Zimbabwe participated in the study. Data were thematically analysed. The study revealed that while marriage to some extent was an important factor in curbing the spread of HIV and AIDS, it was also a risk factor. It emerged that while both married men and women were at risk, women were more vulnerable due to socio-cultural and economic factors. It emerged that those in monogamous marriage unions did not necessarily stick to one partner, but on the contrary engaged in secret extramarital affairs to avoid public reprimand and so protect their public images. Furthermore, results indicated that unmarried women were relatively safer than married women in terms of exposure to HIV and AIDS as they were in a better position to negotiate safer sex.

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Section: Monogamous Marriage As Offering Conditional (Ambivalent) Secmentioning

confidence: 83%

Section: Monogamous Marriage As a Risk Factor Relative To Hiv And Aidsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Monogamous Marriage As a Safeguard Against Hiv And Aidsmentioning

confidence: 99%