In Zimbabwe, Toxic Masculinity is Driving Male Suicide Rates | Opinion Danai Nesta Kupemba
, writer On 3/17/21 at 1:00 PM EDT
From how we greet each other, to the way we think, speak and behave, culture dictates so much of Zimbabwean life.
The expectations and pressure that come from being in such a culturally dominant society can be devastating–especially for men.
It was reported that from 2015 to 2019, 2,058 men died by suicide as compared to 505 females during the same period. These numbers are devastating and point to a much deeper issue within Zimbabwe.
According to culture, men are expected to be breadwinners, providers and strong. There is no room for anything less. This expectation takes a toll on many men in the country.
Herbert Tichauya Chikukwa
MASVINGO A lecturer in the department of Psychology at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) Herbert Tichauya Chikukwa has died. He was 51.
Chikukwa died on December 3, 2020 at West End Hospital in Harare from injuries sustained in a car accident on November 20.
Family Spokesman Munyaradzi Chikukwa confirmed the death to The Mirror and said he was buried on December 6, 2020 at Chibaya village under Chief Charumbira.
GZU Psychology department chairperson DR Herbert Zirima said Chikukwa will be dearly missed.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing on of our colleague. We had hoped that he would recover from the accident. He was an easy-going character and a great team player. He will be greatly missed,” said Zirima.