Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture /

Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture /

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Author / Creator:Nzegwu, Nkiru.
Imprint:Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2006.
Description:1 online resource (x, 319 pages).
Language:English
Series:SUNY series, feminist philosophy
SUNY series, feminist philosophy.
Subject:
Igbo (African people) -- Kinship.
Women, Igbo -- Social conditions.
Philosophy, Igbo.
Sex role -- Nigeria.
Families -- Nigeria.
Patrilineal kinship -- Nigeria.
Feminist theory -- Nigeria.
Families
Feminist theory
Patrilineal kinship
Philosophy, Igbo
Sex role
Women, Igbo -- Social conditions
Nigeria
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11147245
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ISBN:142941183X
9781429411837
0791467430
9780791467435
0791467449
9780791467442
9780791481820
0791481824
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-310) and index.
English.
Print version record.
Other form:Print version: Nzegwu, Nkiru. Family matters. Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2006 0791467449 0791467430
Table of 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.

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