Family Matters : Feminist Concepts in African Philosophy of Culture.
Nzegwu, Nkiru Uwechia.
Family Matters : Feminist Concepts in African Philosophy of Culture. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (332 pages) - SUNY Series, Feminist Philosophy Series . - SUNY Series, Feminist Philosophy Series .
Intro -- FAMILY MATTERS -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- Introduction: Igbo Family Structure and Feminist Concepts -- 1. Family Politics: Making Patriarchy in a Patrilineal Society -- 2. Legalizing Patriarchy: Sorting Through Customary Laws and Practices -- 3. Customs and Misrepresentations: Widows and Daughters in Inheritance Disputes -- 4. The Conclave: A Dialogic Search for Equality -- 5. Structures of Equality: In Mono- and Dual-Sex Systems -- CONCLUSION: Toward a Balanced Society -- NOTES -- GLOSSARY -- REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y.
Charts new trends in gender studies through a compelling analysis of Igbo society.
9780791481820
Electronic books.
DT515.45.I33 -- N93 2006eb
306.87/089/96332
Family Matters : Feminist Concepts in African Philosophy of Culture. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (332 pages) - SUNY Series, Feminist Philosophy Series . - SUNY Series, Feminist Philosophy Series .
Intro -- FAMILY MATTERS -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- Introduction: Igbo Family Structure and Feminist Concepts -- 1. Family Politics: Making Patriarchy in a Patrilineal Society -- 2. Legalizing Patriarchy: Sorting Through Customary Laws and Practices -- 3. Customs and Misrepresentations: Widows and Daughters in Inheritance Disputes -- 4. The Conclave: A Dialogic Search for Equality -- 5. Structures of Equality: In Mono- and Dual-Sex Systems -- CONCLUSION: Toward a Balanced Society -- NOTES -- GLOSSARY -- REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y.
Charts new trends in gender studies through a compelling analysis of Igbo society.
9780791481820
Electronic books.
DT515.45.I33 -- N93 2006eb
306.87/089/96332