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Joanna Allan, "Silenced Resistance: Women, Dictatorships, and Genderwashing in Western Sahara and Equatorial Guinea" (U Wisconsin Press, 2019)

New Books in Anthropology

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Women’s Resistance in Colonized Territories

This chapter delves into the roles of women in the resistance movements of Western Sahara and Equatorial Guinea amidst complex colonial histories. It highlights the scholarly influences of an academic exploring these themes and emphasizes the often-overlooked contributions of women in anti-colonial struggles. Through personal stories and the intersection of gender and oppression, the chapter connects these local histories to global issues of women's rights and authoritarianism.

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