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Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture /

Main Author: Nzegwu, Nkiru.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2006.
Series:SUNY series, feminist philosophy
Subjects:
Igbo (African people) > Kinship.
Women, Igbo > Social conditions.
Philosophy, Igbo.
Sex role > Nigeria.
Families > Nigeria.
Patrilineal kinship > Nigeria.
Feminist theory > Nigeria.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Conflict Resolution.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Abuse > Elder Abuse.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Family Relationships.
Families
Feminist theory
Patrilineal kinship
Philosophy, Igbo
Sex role
Women, Igbo > Social conditions
Nigeria
Online Access:http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=152282
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.

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