A study of current gender inequality in Nigeria, focusing on current legislation. The author argues that the relegation of women has been accelerated by legislative and judicial pronouncements that perpetuate male dominance. BNS, 244pp, NIGERIA. SPECTRUM BOOKS LTD.

2004 2003 9780293728 Paperback

Maps the changing character of the Nigerian university system and examines how gendered structures and processes have affected the universities, and how Nigerian women have contributed to policy issues in university education. Bib, tables, 203pp, UK. JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS.

A collection of papers presented at the conference of the NCWS Task Force on Political Transition Programme. The major topic is the education and empowerment of Nigerian women for the building of a strong and independent nation. Index, b/w photo, apps, xi, 100pp, NIGERIA. MALTHOUSE, 9782601691

Eleven essays on ten famous Nigerian women, looking at the contribution women have made to society in various spheres and at different times. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Bib, xvi, 192pp, 9782030074

Nana Asma'u was a poet, teacher and key advisor to her father, a Muslim spiritual and political leader. Her literary legacy constitutes one of the largest existing collections of nineteenth century materials from what is now northwestern Nigeria. This book provides a glimpse into the West African Muslim community at a pivotal point in its history. A generous selection of Asma'u's poetry highlights her prominent roles and amplifies her unique voice. Index, notes, gloss, b/w illus, apps, xxi, 198pp, USA. INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS.

Based on the author's own experience, this volume looks at the economic and social oppression faced by women in Nigeria. He shows how by denying them emancipation, it is society, the family and ultimately the nation which suffers. Index, gloss, xvi, 213pp, Nigeria. SPECTRUM BOOKS LTD, 9780293493

A detailed analysis of Anioma women war-time rebels during the Nigerian civil war. Index, bib, notes, 307pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS.

A study of the social and economic opportunities open to and seized upon by Muslim Hausa women, primarily in the city of Katsina, over the course of the past three decades. BNS, 488pp, UK. PALGRAVE, 0333984560