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Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture / Nkiru Uwechia Nzegwu.

Author/creator Nzegwu, Nkiru
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoAlbany : State University of New York Press, ©2006.
Descriptionx, 319 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content Table of contents
Subject(s)
Igbo (African people)--Kinship.
Women, Igbo--Social conditions.
Philosophy, Igbo.
Sex role--Nigeria.
Families--Nigeria.
Patrilineal kinship--Nigeria.
Feminist theory--Nigeria.
Series SUNY series, feminist philosophy
SUNY series, feminist philosophy. ^A327182
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: toward a balanced society.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 285-310) and index.
LCCN 2005014077
ISBN0791467430 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0791467449 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780791467435
ISBN9780791467442

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