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African Gender Studies: A Reader

by Oyeronke Oyewumi

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This is the first comprehensive reader that brings African experiences to bear on the ongoing global discussions of women, gender, and society. Bringing together the essential writing on this topic from the last 25 years, these essays discuss gender in Africa from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

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Languages: English
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Published: 2005
Genres: Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Sociology, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 305.3
LCC: HQ1075.5 .A35 .A376

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