Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture

Publication Data

• Title Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture
• Author Nkiru Nzegwu
• Publisher State University of New York Press
• Publication date 2006
• Publication location Albany
• Language English

Contents

Introduction: Igbo family structure and feminist concepts
Family politics : making patriarchy in a patrilineal society
Legalizing patriarchy : sorting through customary laws and practices
Customs and misrepresentations : widows and daughters in inheritance disputes
The conclave : a dialogic search for equality
Structures of equality : in mono- and dual-sex systems
Conclusion: towards a balanced society.

Topics

• Igbo (African people) :: Kinship
• Women, Igbo :: Social conditions
• Philosophy, Igbo
• Sex role :: Nigeria
• Family :: Nigeria
• Patrilineal kinship :: Nigeria
• Feminist theory :: Nigeria

Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture by Nkiru Nzegwu. ISBN 9780791467442. Published by State University of New York Press in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.