Gender Inclusion in Pastoral Studies: Approaching Gender Equality Based on Sentani Culture

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10.2991/978-2-38476-424-2_45How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Pastoral Inclusion; Gender Equality; Sentani Culture

Abstract

The existence of women in church ministry often experiences gender equality issues because the local Sentani culture still influences it. There are still congregations that maintain patriarchal views and place women in a lower position than men. The research aims to examine gender inclusion in Sentani culture based on a pastoral perspective. The research was conducted with descriptive qualitative approach through interviews and participatory observation methods. These studies highlight the need for the integration between local culture and gender equality through education, community empowerment, and the need to shift attitudes of people toward gender mainstreaming in Sentani. As a catalyst for inclusive social change, the church has a vital role to play. Therefore, pastoral strategies including gender education, gender empowerment, and gender advocacy in the church must be implemented as part of a way to build a just and equitable society in Sentani.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Konstantina Kreuta
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/16
TI  - Gender Inclusion in Pastoral Studies: Approaching Gender Equality Based on Sentani Culture
BT  - Proceedings of The 3rd International Conference on Christian and Inter-Religious Studies (ICC-IRS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 412
EP  - 419
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-424-2_45
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-424-2_45
ID  - Kreuta2025
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