Polygyny and Gender : The Gendered Narratives of Adults Raised in Polygynous Families.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (230 pages)
Front Cover -- Title Page -- Half Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1. Theoretical Perspectives on Polygyny and Gender -- 2. Gender Role Socialisation and Gender Identity -- 3. Naming and the Construction of Gender Identity -- 4. Family Relations and Their Impact on Gender Identity -- 5. Negotiating Customary Law and Constitutional Rights -- 6. Economic Resources and Power Relations within the Family -- 7. The Impact of Religion on the Polygynous Family and Identity Formation -- 8. Emotional Relations and the Construction of Gendered Identity -- Conclusion -- Select Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover.