Matriarchy and Power in Africa

Matriarchy and Power in Africa
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9781137382795
ISBN-13 : 1137382791
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Book Synopsis Matriarchy and Power in Africa by : D. Iyam

Download or read book Matriarchy and Power in Africa written by D. Iyam and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-11 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aneji Eko was technically illiterate, but she represents a resource for understanding the complexities of African and Nigerian cultures. This is an account of matriarchy and the complex ties of kinship, their influences in shaping childhood culture, and how they determined cultural expectations across ethnic groups.


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