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Author Nzegwu, Nkiru

Title Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture / Nkiru Uwechia Nzegwu
Published Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2006

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Description 1 online resource (x, 319 pages)
Series SUNY series, feminist philosophy
SUNY series, feminist philosophy.
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: towards a balanced society
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-310) and index
Notes English
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Subject Igbo (African people) -- Kinship
Women, Igbo -- Social conditions
Philosophy, Igbo.
Sex role -- Nigeria
Families -- Nigeria
Patrilineal kinship -- Nigeria
Feminist theory -- Nigeria
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Conflict Resolution.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- Elder Abuse.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Family Relationships.
Families
Feminist theory
Patrilineal kinship
Philosophy, Igbo
Sex role
Women, Igbo -- Social conditions
Nigeria
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2005014077
ISBN 142941183X
9781429411837
0791467430
9780791467435
0791467449
9780791467442
9780791481820
0791481824