Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí's "The Invention of Women" (Part 2 of 2)
Theory & Philosophy
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This chapter explores how European colonialism influenced Yoruba history, particularly through the impact of writing on oral traditions. It highlights the contrast between the fluid nature of storytelling and the rigidity imposed by written narratives, paralleling this transformation with the evolution of fairy tales.
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