16971 Amadiume, Ifi
DAUGHTERS OF THE GODDESS, DAUGHTERS OF IMPERIALISM: African Women Struggles for Culture, Power and Democracy
A genealogy of class transformation in the 20th century. Ifi Amadiume contrasts the humanist culture of traditional matriarchal Africa heritage with a corrupt and oppressive culture of imperialism that she argues is the heritage of contemporary, elite-led women's organizations. She examines the histories, concerns and activities of such organizations in Nigeria, making comparisons with Britain and South Africa as well as international movements, and she explores internationalism as an instrument of class reproduction. In its critique of development, the book never loses sight of grassroots women's voices and actions, and asks some hard questions of contemporary feminist movements. Notes, charts, tables, bib, index, 320pp, UK. ZED BOOKS, 1856498050
2000 PB £16.95 HB £45.00