Polygyny and Gender - The Gendered Narratives of Adults Raised in Polygynous Families

This book examines the construction of gender identity in adults raised in Zulu polygynous families in the Hammarsdale area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

List of contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 Theoretical Perspectives on Polygyny and Gender
2 Gender Role Socialisation and Gender Identity
3 Naming and the Construction of Gender Identity
4 Family Relations and Their Impact on Gender Identity
5 Negotiating Customary Law and Constitutional Rights
6 Economic Resources and Power Relations within the Family
7 The Impact of Religion on the Polygynous Family and Identity Formation
8 Emotional Relations and the Construction of Gendered Identity
Conclusion
Select Bibliography
Index

About the author

Zamambo Mkhize is lecturer in Gender Studies at the African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town. Her research focus includes modern polygyny, law, family, Zulu culture and African feminism.

Product details

• Authors: Zamambo V. Mkhize
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.05.2025
• EAN: 9781032633947
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3263394-7
• No. of pages: 218
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; History, Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Reference, Humanities, Regional Studies, Literary studies: general, Regional / International studies, Gender studies, gender groups