Patriarchy and Gender in Africa

Abstract

This timely and expansive multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary collection dissects precolonial, colonial, and post-independence issues of male dominance, power, and control over the female body in the legal, socio-cultural, and political contexts in Africa. Contributors focus on the historical, theoretical, and empirical narratives of intersecting perspectives of gender and patriarchy in at least ten countries across the major sub-regions of the African continent. In these well-researched chapters, authors provide a deeper understanding of patriarchy and gender inequality in identifying misogyny, resisting male supremacy, reforming discriminatory laws, embracing human-centered public policies, expanding academic scholarship on the continent, and more.

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ABOUT THIS BOOK
This timely and expansive multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary collection dissects precolonial, colonial, and post-
independence issues of male dominance, power, and control over the female body in the legal, socio-cultural, and
political contexts in Africa. Contributors focus on the historical, theoretical, and empirical narratives of intersecting
perspectives of gender and patriarchy in at least ten countries across the major sub-regions of the African continent.
In these well-researched chapters, authors provide a deeper understanding of patriarchy and gender inequality in
identifying misogyny, resisting male supremacy, reforming discriminatory laws, embracing human-centered public
policies, expanding academic scholarship on the continent, and more.
ABOUT THE EDITOR
Veronica Fynn Bruey is a module convenor at the University of London’s School of Advanced Study, director of
Flowers School of Global Health Science, faculty affiliate at Seattle University School of Law, and research affiliate
with the University of London’s Refugee Law Initiative.
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PATRIARCHY AND GENDER IN AFRICA
Edited by Veronica Fynn Bruey
CONTRIBUTIONS BY
Charles Amone, Johanna Bond, Veronica Fynn Bruey, Manase
Kudzai Chiweshe, Valentina Fusari, Bernadette Malunga, Fatima
Mandhu, Chick Loveline Ayoh Epse Ndi, L. Amede Obiora, Verena
Tandrayen-Ragoobur, Venkatanarayanan S., Cheikh A. Seye, and
Ellah TM Siang’andu
“Patriarchy and Gender in Africa is a comprehensive and holistic
examination of gender relations in Africa. It analyzes the historical
underpinnings of gender inequality, alerting new generations to the
need for persistent advocacy as a means of dismantling old systems
and structures that enable gender inequality in Africa. It is a realistic
writing that resonates with every African woman in a male-dominated
world. Veronica Fynn Bruey has set the stage for a journey of
understanding the socio-economic status of women and girls. It is a
must-read for everyone interested in transforming Africa. ”
— Leymah R. Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate
“Patriarchy and Gender in Africa is a provocative and passionate book
on gender equality advocacy and women’s rights in several African
countries and each of its twelve chapters is written in an accessible
and captivating style. It is thematically well-organized and will
represent an essential reading for scholars of human rights and
women’s rights in African societies and policymakers…an excellent
read for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses on gender
and social justice and/ or gender and human rights courses. ”
— Ousseina Alidou, Rutgers University

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