ISBN:
0325070792
,
0325070784
Language:
English
Pages:
XII, 274 S
,
Ill., Kt
Series Statement:
Social history of Africa
DDC:
305.48/8963320669
Keywords:
Women, Igbo History 20th century
;
Women, Igbo Social conditions
;
Igbo (African people) King and rulers
;
Igbo (African people) Social life and customs
;
Nsukka (Nigeria) History 20th century
;
Nsukka (Nigeria) Politics and government
;
Nigeria
;
Ibo
;
Frau
;
Politik
;
Macht
;
Geschichte 1900-1960
Abstract:
When questions begin to be asked, then tales begin to be told -- Medicines and goddesses, priestesses and prophetesses : female expressions within the spiritual realm -- Farmers, traders, potters, and weavers : Nsukka women as economic actors -- Women in community politics : colonialism and the strategies of female resistance -- "Ochichi gi agafego oke" (you are governing too much!) : King Ahebi Ugbabe versus the community : a case study of female clout, excess, and conflict in Enugu-ezike -- Mmechi (conclusion): If you put your ear to the ground, you will hear the drumbeats of ghosts -- Appendix: Select female deities and medicines in Nsukka Division
Description / Table of Contents:
When questions begin to be asked, then tales begin to be told -- Medicines and goddesses, priestesses and prophetesses : female expressions within the spiritual realm -- Farmers, traders, potters, and weavers : Nsukka women as economic actors -- Women in community politics : colonialism and the strategies of female resistance -- "Ochichi gi agafego oke" (you are governing too much!) : King Ahebi Ugbabe versus the community : a case study of female clout, excess, and conflict in Enugu-ezike -- Mmechi (conclusion): If you put your ear to the ground, you will hear the drumbeats of ghosts -- Appendix: Select female deities and medicines in Nsukka Division
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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