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This volume explores the difficulties that beset African women and inhibit them from excelling in many walks of life in the twenty-first century. Asymmetrical relations in society position women in subjugated and marginalized roles. This is caused by customary practices that have left women in vulnerable and subsidiary positions, as well as statutory provisions that fester this process.
Despite its richness in raw materials and minerals, Africa remains slow to grow when compared to other continents. The economies of most African countries is severely anemic: corruption is rife, poor governance is systemic, and wars, conflicts, famine and diseases abound. Stalled economies disproportionately affects women; for example, as nurturers, women have the extra responsibility of taking care of children and members of the extended family. In times of want, women are more likely to give up the little they have so that their children and others may survive. This book shows the various social and legal obstacles that stall women’s upward mobility and offers recommendations on how these issues can be resolved.
List of contents
Foreword by Timothy Austin
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Theoretical Explanation of Female Victimization
Chapter 1: Gender and Patriarchy
Part II: Issues Affecting African Women
Chapter 2: Poverty
Chapter 3: Problems & Weaknesses in Educational Systems
Chapter 4: Impact of the Economy
Chapter 5: Trafficking Of Women
Chapter 6: Crimes of Culture: Forced Marriages, Bride Price, Levirate, Female Circumcision, and Violence against Women
Part III: Recommendations
Chapter 7: Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Cases
About the author
Victoria M. Time is professor of criminal justice at Old Dominion University.
Summary
This book discusses the causes of women's marginalization in Africa, addressing issues such as time poverty, lack of education, poor governance, human trafficking, and cultural practices such as early marriages and bride price. It provides recommendations on policies and initiatives that would elevate women's livelihood and societal standing in African countries.
