An edition of When men and women mattered (1997)

When men and women mattered

a history of gender relations among the Owan of Nigeria

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An edition of When men and women mattered (1997)

When men and women mattered

a history of gender relations among the Owan of Nigeria

In When Men and Women Mattered, Onaiwu W. Ogbomo explores gender relations among the Owan communities of Nigeria from ca. 1320-1900. Relying upon narrative traditions, totemic observances, shrine traditions, god and goddess legends, as well as festivals and re-enactment ceremonies, Ogbomo questions conventional wisdom which asserts that patriarchy has been the norm in all societies.

In a well researched, insightful, and unique analysis, Ogbomo states that the Owan people once lived in acephalous (chiefless) and matrilocal communities, following matrilineal descent patterns. Goddess traditions and festivals suggest female authority figures, hence the period before ca. 1500 can be referred as matriarchal.

In a significant way, this book adds to our understanding of the origins of patriarchy. More importantly it places the development of patriarchy in historical perspectives as it relates to the history of Owan people. This study also reconceptualizes matriarchy as not merely rule by women, but a phase in the history of societies in which gender equality existed. Hence, the postulation that in the development of Owan communities, males and females played pivotal roles.

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English
Pages
220

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When men and women mattered: a history of gender relations among the Owan of Nigeria
1997, University of Rochester Press
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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-215) and index.

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Rochester, N.Y., USA

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Dewey Decimal Class
305.3/09669/32
Library of Congress
DT515.45.O88 O33 1997, DT515.45.O88O33 1997

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x, 220 p. :
Number of pages
220

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OL656417M
Internet Archive
whenmenwomenmatt0000ogbo
ISBN 10
1878822780
LCCN
97001501
OCLC/WorldCat
36241669
Library Thing
8857432
Goodreads
3981333

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