ISBN:
9780252096846
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
,
Illustrations (black and white), map (black and white)
DDC:
306.74096690904
Keywords:
Geschichte 1900-1958
;
Frau
;
Geschlechterrolle
;
Prostitution
;
Sex Political aspects 20th century
;
History
;
Sex Social aspects 20th century
;
History
;
Prostitution History 20th century
;
Nigeria
;
Lagos
;
Nigeria Social policy
;
Nigeria Politics and government To 1960
Abstract:
Breaking new ground in the understanding of sexuality's complex relationship to colonialism, this book illuminates the attempts at regulating prostitution in colonial Nigeria. As Saheed Aderinto shows, British colonizers saw prostitution as an African form of sexual primitivity and a problem to be solved as part of imperialism's 'civilizing mission'. He details the Nigerian response to imported sexuality laws and the contradictory ways both African and British reformers advocated for prohibition or regulation of prostitution.
Note:
Previously issued in print: 2014
,
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.5406/illinois/9780252038884.001.0001
URL:
https://doi.org/10.5406/illinois/9780252038884.001.0001
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