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.

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

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