Weapons of the weak: Cultural forms of resistance and their implications for missionary theology and practice

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Cruz, Gemma. (2010). Weapons of the weak: Cultural forms of resistance and their implications for missionary theology and practice. Missiology. XXXVIII(4), pp. 383 - 394. https://doi.org/10.1177/009182961003800403
AuthorsCruz, Gemma
Abstract

This essay explores the missiological significance of oppressed peoples' cultural forms of resistance. It begins with a brief exposition on the concept of the weapons of the weak, followed by a discussion of examples of these subtle resistance strategies, namely, stories, songs, and dance, as well as humor and laughter. I then offer for missionary theology and practice some theological reflections on the implications of these cultural forms of resistance, and end with a brief conclusion.

Year2010
JournalMissiology
Journal citationXXXVIII (4), pp. 383 - 394
PublisherSage Publications Ltd.
ISSN0091-8296
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1177/009182961003800403
Page range383 - 394
Research GroupSchool of Theology
Place of publicationUnited Kingdom
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