Igbo Women and Political Participation in Nigeria, 1800s-2005

According to the former paradigm, women had enormous political power in their various societies until the imposition of European colonial rule and the Victorian gender ethos, when such power was undermined or entirely eroded. There are as many educated, professional, and qualified Igbo women as men...

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Published in:The International journal of African historical studies 2009-01, Vol.42 (1), p.81-103
Main Author: Chuku, Gloria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
African studies
Colonialism
Decision making
Decolonization
Ethnology
Family. Family relations
Gender roles
Government
Historical analysis
Igbo
Independence
Local government
Men
Nigeria
Political behavior
Political elections
Political participation
Political parties
Political power
Political processes
Political systems
Politics
Sex roles
Social organization, political organization and power, relations with the State
Social structure and social relations
Society
Woman status
Women
Women's status
Womens studies
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Summary:According to the former paradigm, women had enormous political power in their various societies until the imposition of European colonial rule and the Victorian gender ethos, when such power was undermined or entirely eroded. There are as many educated, professional, and qualified Igbo women as men to occupy any political position in the country. [...] efforts should be made to embrace a policy of gender representation and participation that would enable both men and women to explore their potentials and contribute meaningfully to the development of an enduring democracy in Igbo society and Nigeria in general.
ISSN:0361-7882
2326-3016