Paper 2 · Gender and Women in Religion
The beer used at religious ceremonies in Indigenous Religion is brewed by
Aolder women, often those who are past childbearing age.
Bany young man chosen by the head of the homestead.
Cthe chief in person, assisted by his own councillors.
Da visiting trader who supplies it to the family for a small payment.
Explanation: Brewing the beer for kupira, kurova guva and mukwerera is women's work, and in many communities only senior women past childbearing may brew and handle the ritual beer. Since no ceremony can proceed without it, the ritual itself depends on women, which is a strong indication of their religious standing.
Derived from ZIMSEC Family and Religious Studies 4047/2, Specimen Paper, Q1