Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí's "The Invention of Women" (Part 2 of 2)
Theory & Philosophy
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Colonial Control and the Gender Divide
This chapter examines the effects of colonization on gender relations, particularly the scrutiny of polygamy as a tool for male dominance. It discusses the strategic enforcement of monogamy by colonial powers and the resulting erasure of women's roles in knowledge and spirituality.
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