women Africa

Women in Post -independence Africa  

 Read the articles: 

• Fredoline Anunobi- “Women and Development in Africa: From Marginalization to Gender Inequality”
• Adeoye O. Akinola Women, Culture and Africa’s Land Reform Agenda.pdf  

Women and African Masculinities 

 Read article:

• UCHENDU, EGODI (2007) “Masculinity and Nigerian Youths” Nordic Journal of African Studies 16(2): 279–297.Youth and Masculinity in Nigeria .pdf  

 Using your summary from all this articles

1.Discuss the relationship between ideas of masculinities and the status of women and their access to land in Africa. Highlight how recognizing women's contribution to society will enhance their status and influence in society, the economy, and politics.