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Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture

Title
Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture / Nkiru Uwechia Nzegwu.
Author
Nzegwu, Nkiru.
Publication
Albany : State University of New York Press, c2006.

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x, 319 p.; 23 cm.
Series Statement
SUNY series, feminist philosophy
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-310) and index.
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.
Call Number
JFE 06-11943
ISBN
  • 0791467449 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0791467430 (hardcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
  • 2005014077
  • 9780791467442
  • 9780791467435
OCLC
60453707
Author
Nzegwu, Nkiru.
Title
Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture / Nkiru Uwechia Nzegwu.
Imprint
Albany : State University of New York Press, c2006.
Series
SUNY series, feminist philosophy
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-310) and index.
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9780791467442
9780791467435
Research Call Number
JFE 06-11943
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