Patriarchy and Gender in Africa - Paperback

by Veronica Fynn Bruey (Editor), Charles Amone (Contribution by), Johanna Bond (Contribution by)

Patriarchy and Gender in Africa explores historical and contemporary issues of male dominance and control over women in legal, socio-cultural, and political contexts in Africa. Contributors examine patriarchy and inequality across the continent, female resistance, and women's contributions to Africa's growth and development.

Author Biography

Veronica Fynn Bruey is a module convenor at the University of London's School of Advanced Study, director of Flowers School of Global Health Science, faculty affiliate at Seattle University School of Law, and research affiliate with the University of London's Refugee Law Initiative.