Mavis Soko, who has earned a PhD in Sociology at UFS, says there are still deeply entrenched patriarchal norms in rural Zimbabwe. Mavis Soko, who graduated as a doctor of sociology from the University of the Free State this month, hopes her research on the lack of sexual autonomy for Zimbabwean women can be a foundation for advocacy, education and transformative change. “Socially I want it to empower women to understand and claim their sexual autonomy without fear or shame.
“Culturally I hope it will challenge harmful traditional practices and encourage communities to reflect on how these norms affect women’s wellbeing. “Academically I aim to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on intersectionality, gender and sexuality in African contexts, highlighting the importance of considering ethnic and cultural dynamics in public health and social policy.” The findings of her PhD thesis, titled “Ethnic and Gendered Implications of Sexuality and Sexual Rights: Prospects for an Ethnic-Specific Intervention among Karanga and Zezuru Women in Zimbabwe”, show that deeply entrenched patriarchal norms continue to undermine women’s control over their sexual autonomy in rural Zimbabwe. Letters: How solar power is transforming African farms ‘Nothing can stand in your way’: Raymond Zondo urges UFS graduates to become job creators
Source: The Standard
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