
Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí's "The Invention of Women" (Part 1 of 2)
Theory & Philosophy
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Redefining Gender: Yoruba Perspectives Beyond Western Binaries
This chapter critiques Western feminism's binary perspective on gender, revealing its limitations in acknowledging diverse cultural experiences. It explores Yoruba society's flexible understanding of gender identities that emphasizes seniority and physiological traits rather than rigid male and female classifications.
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