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Family matters feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture

Title
Family matters [electronic resource] : 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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Description
1 online resource (x, 319 p.)
Series Statement
SUNY series, feminist philosophy
Uniform Title
Family matters (Online)
Alternative Title
Family matters (Online)
Subject
  • Igbo (African people) > Kinship
  • Women, Igbo > Social conditions
  • Philosophy, Igbo
  • Sex role > Nigeria
  • Families > Nigeria
  • Patrilineal kinship > Nigeria
  • Feminist theory > Nigeria
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-310) and index.
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  • Access restricted to authorized users.
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.
LCCN
2005014077
OCLC
ssj0000153342
Author
Nzegwu, Nkiru.
Title
Family matters [electronic resource] : 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.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available onsite at NYPL
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