Women Creating Patrilyny

Gender and Environment in West Africa

Autori

• Audrey Smedley

Parametri

• 284 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Etnografia

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Audrey Smedley's research on the Birom people of Nigeria uncovers how women have significantly influenced traditional patrilineal societies, challenging existing Western assumptions about gender roles. By highlighting women's contributions to the development of patriliny, her work enriches global studies on women's realities. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in anthropological kinship, gender studies, and African studies, offering fresh insights into the complexities of women's roles in these societies.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

(In brossura)