Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe

by Owomoyela, Oyekan

• ISBN13: 9780313315831
• ISBN10: 0313315833
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: GREENWOOD PUBLISHING GROUP

Summary

Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, won its independence from Great Britain in 1980 yet continues to feel the impact of Western lifestyles and prejudices. This rich, accessible overview freshly examines Zimbabwe, evoking the contemporary ways of life in a largely homogenous and agricultural country. Students and general readers will discover an engaging narrative that ranges from an explanation of the beer culture to a powerful discussion of marriage, family, and gender roles from the Zimbabwean perspective. Owomoyela also authoritatively conveys the coexistence of traditional and Western forces today in such areas as religion and music. A chronology and glossary accompany the text.

Author Biography

OYEKAN OWOMOYELA is a Ryan Professor of African Literature at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword<BR>

Chronology<BR>

Introduction<BR>

Thought and Religion<BR>

Literature and Media<BR>

Art, Cinema, and Architecture<BR>

Leisure, Dress, and Cuisine<BR>

Gender Roles, Marriages, and Family<BR>

Social Customs and Lifestyle<BR>

Music and Dance<BR>

Glossary<BR>

Bibliography<BR>

Index