ISBN:
9004142878
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (299 p)
,
ill., maps
,
24 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Afrika-Studiecentrum series v. 4
Parallel Title:
Print version The Making of Elite Women : Revolution and Nation Building in Eritrea
DDC:
305.48/9621/09635
Keywords:
Women Education
;
Women in politics
;
Women in the professions
;
Women in public life
;
Eritrea ; Politics and government ; 1993-
;
Women ; Education ; Eritrea
;
Women ; Political activity ; Eritrea
;
Women in public life ; Eritrea
;
Women in the professions ; Eritrea
;
Electronic books
;
Eritrea Politics and government 1993-
;
Hochschulschrift
Abstract:
This book captures the intriguing stories of different generations of women within the Eritrean nation building process. Theoretical analyses of political and social change are combined with extensive field research to provide a comprehensive picture of modernisation processes in Eritrea
Description / Table of Contents:
List of appendices; Acknowledgements; Glossary of foreign words; List of acronyms; INTRODUCTION; 1 SOCIAL CHANGE AND THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN A REVOLUTIONARY SOCIETY - THE CONTEXT; 2 WITHIN THE ERITREAN REVOLUTION: NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE AND WOMEN'S LIBERATION - CONFLICTING OBJECTIVES OR COMPLEMENTARY AGENDA?; 3 METHODOLOGY; 4 OF FREEDOM FIGHTERS AND UNIVERSITY GRADUATES: THE STRUGGLE AS WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY - SOME HISTORIES; 5 THE JOURNEY THROUGH SCHOOLING - SUCCESSES AND TRIBULATIONS OF YOUNG WOMEN IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Description / Table of Contents:
6 WOMEN IN THE ELITE I: CHALLENGES OF THE PRESENT, EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE7 WOMEN IN THE ELITE II: AMBITIONS FOR THE FUTURE - THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL EMANCIPATION; 8 THE STORY SO FAR - CONCLUSION; Epilogue; Appendices; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [275]-296) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
