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Marriage, perversion, and power : the construction of moral discourse in Southern Rhodesia, 1894-1930 /

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A history of sexuality and gender relations in colonial Africa, this work examines African marriage relationships in southern Rhodesia. Combining historical and anthropological approaches, it analyzes colonial ideology, its contradictions, and its effects on the people of southern Rhodesia.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jeater, Diana (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Oxford [England] : Clarendon Press, ©1993.
Series:Oxford studies in African affairs.
Subjects:
Marriage > Zimbabwe > History.
Sex role > Zimbabwe > History.
Sex customs > Zimbabwe > History.
Zimbabwe > Moral conditions > History.
Mariage > Zimbabwe > Histoire.
Rôle selon le sexe > Zimbabwe > Histoire.
Vie sexuelle > Zimbabwe > Histoire.
Zimbabwe > Conditions morales > Histoire.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Marriage.
Marriage
Moral conditions
Sex customs
Sex role
Zimbabwe
Marriage.
Living arrangements.
Gender roles.
Role behavior.
Sexology.
Sexual practices.
Sex (Act)
Sexuality.
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 1. In Search of the Moral Realm: A Theoretical and Historical Starting-Point, Gwelo District, 1893
  • 2. Civilization and Morality: Manichaean Attitudes among the Occupiers of Southern Rhodesia, 1890-1905
  • 3. Maidens and Harlots: 'Moral' Legislation, 1901-1912
  • 4. Part-Time Love Affairs: Changing Marriage Arrangements in Gwelo District, 1898-1914
  • 5. 'The Problem with Women': The Natives Adultery Punishment Ordinance, 1916
  • 6. The Pointing Finger: Ascriptions of Blame in the Debate over Adultery
  • 7. Township Troubles: Urban Sexuality in Gwelo District, 1916-1920
  • 8. 'Tradition' and Power: Transformations of African Marriage, 1914-1926
  • 9. The Closing Door: African Women and European Morality, 1916-1930.