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Author Nzegwu, Nkiru.

Title Family matters : feminist concepts in African philosophy of culture / Nkiru Uwechia Nzegwu.

Publication Info. Albany : State University of New York Press, [2006]
©2006

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Description 1 online resource (x, 319 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series SUNY series, feminist philosophy
SUNY series, feminist philosophy.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-310) and index.
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.
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Subject Igbo (African people) -- Kinship.
Igbo (African people)
Kinship.
Women, Igbo -- Social conditions.
Women, Igbo -- Social conditions.
Women, Igbo.
Philosophy, Igbo.
Philosophy, Igbo.
Sex role -- Nigeria.
Sex role.
Nigeria.
Families -- Nigeria.
Families.
Patrilineal kinship -- Nigeria.
Patrilineal kinship.
Feminist theory -- Nigeria.
Feminist theory.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Subject Gender roles.
Feminist theory.
Other Form: Print version: Nzegwu, Nkiru. Family matters. Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2006 0791467449 0791467430 (DLC) 2005014077 (OCoLC)60453707
ISBN 142941183X (electronic book)
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0791467430 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
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0791467449 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
9780791467442 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
9780791481820
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