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The African Female Body Politics: Narratives of Wisdom, Resilience, and Cultural Continuity

The African Female Body Politics: Narratives of Wisdom, Resilience, and Cultural Continuity

Musingafi, Maxwell Constantine Chando
Hungwe, Chipo
Musili, Telesia Kathini

Paperback

General Racism & Ethnic StudiesWomen's Studies

Publisher Price: $125.00

ISBN13: 9798260025475
Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
Published: Jun 18 2026
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.67 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
African womanhood is deeply connected with family structures and cultural rites of passage, playing a significant role in shaping women's identities, responsibilities, and social status. In many African societies, women are central to family life, serving as caregivers, nurturers, economic contributors, and keepers of cultural traditions. Family structures provide the framework through which values, customs, and social expectations pass from one generation to the next. Rites of passage reinforce these roles by marking important transitions in a woman's life, like puberty, marriage, and motherhood. Together, these cultural institutions reflect the diverse experiences of African women while highlighting the importance of community, heritage, and social belonging in their lives. The African Female Body Politics: Narratives of Wisdom, Resilience, and Cultural Continuity explores the roles, identities, and experiences of African women in their families and communities, and the cultural values that shape their lives. It examines how family structures and rites of passage influence women's social status, responsibilities, personal development, and transitions through different stages of life. This book covers topics such as family structures, cultural heritage, and African studies, and is a useful resource for sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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