"Watipa Leza": A Critical Re-Engagement of Nsenga (African) Religious Values and Disability. (2nd April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zulu, Edwin
• Is Part Of: Journal of disability & religion. Volume 20:Number 1/2(2016)
• Page Start: 84
• Page End: 92
• Publication Date: 2016-04-02
• Subjects: disability -- discrimination -- misconception -- alienation -- inclusion -- re-engagement -- African values -- disability studies; Church work with people with disabilities -- Periodicals; People with disabilities -- Religious life -- Periodicals; 259.4
• DOI: 10.1080/23312521.2016.1152937
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2331-2521

Abstract

Abstract: There are many misconceptions about disability in most African contexts. Most of these misconceptions are due to diverse views on disability. Consequently, these misconceptions have been a basis for practices that encourage discrimination against people living with disabilities. The thrust of this article is that, by re-engaging the African values on the view of humans and community, negative views on disability could be deconstructed, thereby creating a non discriminatory, non-exclusive and interactive community.