ISBN:
978-0-253-35279-8
,
978-0-253-22054-7
Language:
English
Pages:
XIV, 336 S. :
,
Ill.
DDC:
305.48/896333
Keywords:
Geschichte 1900-2000
;
Geschichte 1800-1900
;
Geschichte 1820-1960
;
Geschichte
;
Women, Yoruba Social conditions 19th century
;
Women, Yoruba Social conditions 20th century
;
Women, Yoruba Employment 19th century
;
History
;
Women, Yoruba Employment 20th century
;
History
;
Yoruba.
;
Frau.
;
Nigeria History 19th century
;
Nigeria History 1900-1960
;
Nigeria.
;
Yoruba
;
Frau
;
Geschichte 1820-1960
;
Frau
;
Geschichte 1820-1960
Abstract:
"The Yoruba, one of the largest and most historically important ethnic groups in Nigeria, are noted for the economic activity, confidence, and authority of their women. Yoruba Women, Work, and Social Change traces the history of women in Yorubaland from around 1820 to 1960 and Nigerian independence. Integrating fresh material from local court records and four decades of existing scholarship, Marjorie Keniston McIntosh shows how and why women's roles and status changed during the 19th century and the colonial era." "McIntosh emphasizes connections between their duties within the household, their income-generating work, and their responsibilities in religious, cultural, social, and political contexts. She highlights the forms of patriarchy found within Yorubaland and explores the impact of Christianity, colonialism, and international capitalism. This keen and insightful work offers a unique view of Yoruba women's initiative, adaptability, and skill at working in groups."--BOOK JACKET.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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