Women's spiritual leadership in Africa : tempered radicals and critical servant leaders / Faith Wambura Ngunjiri.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ngunjiri, Faith Wambura, 1973-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership in women--Africa.

Leadership in women.

Women civic leaders--Africa.

Women civic leaders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (262 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Women's Spiritual Leadership in Africa offers portraits of sixteen African women in leadership positions in grassroots, national, Pan African and global organizations, and explores how they choose to "rock the boat without falling out" by transforming their communities and organizations from within. In her analysis of the women leaders' experiences, Faith Wambura Ngunjiri demonstrates how these African women navigate cultural and organizational challenges, including the intersecting oppressions of gender, ethnicity, class, and marital status, in order to act boldly against social and economic injustices. Ngunjiri characterizes the women as "critical servant leaders" because of their approach to leadership, where they lead through service while deconstructing patriarchal social and institutional practices and providing positive alternatives. The women's tempered radicalism and servant leadership is deeply informed by African and Christian spirituality, which animates and informs their lives and leadership experiences. Collectively, the women's stories present an important and inspiring vision of contemporary women's leadership in African contexts."--BOOK JACKET.

Contents:

Women's Spiritual Leadership in Africa

Women's Spiritual Leadership in Africa

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

1: Contextual and Conceptual Framework

2: Theoretical Framework

3: Setting the Stage for Leadership Stories

4: Participant Snapshots

5: Muthoni Gachanja Likimani: Warrior Historian

6: Jeniffer Riria: Economic Justice Advocate

7: Judy Thongori: Women's Rights Advocate

8: Priscilla Nangurai: Warrior for Girls' Education

9: Esther Mombo: Ecclesial Gender Equity Advocate

10: Agnes Chepkwony Abuom: Peace Advocate

11: Wahu Kaara: Critical Prophetic Leadership

12: Tempered Radicals: Rocking the Boat without Falling Out

13: Critical Servant Leadership: Finding Fulfillment in Serving Humanity

14: Spirituality and Leadership

15: Convergence: Spirited Leadership

Notes

References

About the Author

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781438429786

1438429789

9781441640963

1441640967

OCLC:

593345179