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Narratives of the African Female Body: Politics, Culture, and Family Structure

Narratives of the African Female Body: Politics, Culture, and Family Structure

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

Hardcover

General Political ScienceGeneral SociologyWomen's Studies

Publisher Price: $140.00

ISBN13: 9798337383477
Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
Published: Jun 18 2026
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.81
Height: 0.81 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The perception of female African bodies reveals a complex interplay of politics, culture, and family structures that shape women's identities and lived experiences across the continent. These narratives reflect histories of resilience and resistance, as well as the pressures imposed by societal expectations, colonial legacies, and contemporary power dynamics. Cultural traditions, familial systems, and gender roles all influence how the body is perceived, controlled, or celebrated. Examining these interconnected forces may reveal a deeper insight into how African women negotiate autonomy, belonging, and empowerment within private and public spheres. Narratives of the African Female Body: Politics, Culture, and Family Structure explores African womanhood and feminism in its historical context by revisiting female bodies, marriage practices, and family experiences. It examines feminist and gender politics and power relations in Africa. This book covers topics such as decolonization, romantic relationships, and linguistics, and is a useful resource for sociologists, historians, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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