Addressing Cultural and Religious Sensitivities in Advocating for Women’s Rights
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-emp-wn-vc-09
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About the Article
This article examines strategies for navigating cultural and religious sensitivities when advocating for women’s rights in faith-based communities. It emphasizes respectful engagement, cultural competence training, and incremental reforms as key to building acceptance while preserving traditions. Drawing on examples from India, Pakistan, South Africa, Nigeria, and Brazil, it shows how inclusivity framed as consistent with spiritual values fosters legitimacy and resilience.
Key Topics
- Understanding cultural and religious barriers to inclusivity
- Role of cultural competence training in advocacy
- Aligning tradition and progress through incremental reforms
- Engaging elders and religious leaders to build trust
- Case studies from India, Pakistan, South Africa, Nigeria, and Brazil
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Addressing Cultural and Religious Sensitivities in Advocating for Women’s Rights. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-emp-wn-vc-09
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