Religious Organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

This book explores the links between religion, states, social welfare and social change in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Autorentext

Carole Rakodi is Emeritus Professor at the International Development Department, School of Government and Society, University of Birmingham, UK.

Inhalt

PART I: Religions, societies and states: An introduction

1 Conceptual building blocks

2 Analysing religion, societies and states

3 Developing an understanding of the roles of religious organisations

PART II: The social roles of religious organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: Practical efforts to improve welfare

4 The social roles of Muslim organisations in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

5 Christian organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: Traditional and new patterns of social engagement

6 Hindu and Buddhist religious organisations' involvement in social welfare activities

7 Religious organisations as education providers: Alternatives to or allies of governments?

PART III: Religious values and organisations: Resisting or promoting social change?

8 Religious involvement in women's movements: The quest for changes in family law

9 Religious actors in movements seeking social and legal recognition for sexual and gender minorities

10 Conclusion