Mary NyangwesoMary Nyangweso is the J. Woolard and Helen Peel Distinguished Professor in Religious Studies at East Carolina University. She holds a Ph.D. in sociology of religion from Drew University and master's degrees in theology and philosophy from Emory Univesity and Moi University, respectively. Dr. Nyangweso specializes in African religions, Islam, religion and sexuality, and gender rights. She examines socio-cultural determinants of gender-based violence and other issues from African, Christianity, and Islamic perspectives. Dr. Nyangweso has published extensively on matters related to domestic violence, female genital cutting, and HIV/AIDS. Read More Read Less