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Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nzegwu, Nkiru
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Albany : State University of New York Press, [2006]
Subjects:
Feminist theory > Nigeria.
Patrilineal kinship > Nigeria.
Families > Nigeria.
Sex role > Nigeria.
Philosophy, Igbo.
Women, Igbo > Social conditions.
Igbo (African people) > Kinship.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of 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.