Gender and Cultural Studies in Africa and the Diaspora: Culture, Gender and Religion in Archival Material in Southern Africa

Leshota, Paul; Musingafi, Maxwell; Mokhele, Itumeleng; Makumane, Makhulu

This book seeks to contribute to reflections done on the gender equality agenda by combing through oral and written resources to unearth and document heroic displays of leadership by women of Africa in general and of Southern Africa in particular, that remain hidden under the rubble of Eurocentric, colonial and African patriarchal archive and hegemony. It seeks to open the archive of Southern Africa to unearth the names of women who have played an important role in shaping the course of Southern Africa history in every way. While acknowledging the systematic marginalisation of women's voices and identities by scribal patriarchy, the aim is to bring to life women's experiences and voices through critical engagement of sources of knowledge available to Africa in general and southern Africa in particular.

The chapters of this book will contribute to the debate on gender equality and women empowerment by women themselves within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 5.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2024-11-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031669163

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-66917-0

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 305