Re-Inventing Africa

Matriarchy, Religion and Culture

Autor*innen

• Ifi Amadiume

Parameter

• 226 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Afrika
• Anthropologie

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Challenging conventional narratives, this book urges a reevaluation of Western perceptions of Africa, emphasizing the need for anthropologists to acknowledge their biases. The author critiques the simplistic and often distorted portrayals of the continent, arguing that these representations stem from entrenched class and patriarchal viewpoints. By doing so, the work advocates for a more nuanced and authentic understanding of African cultures and societies.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1998
• Einband: Paperback