Patriarchy and Gender in Africa

Veronica Fynn Bruey is a module convenor at the University of London’s School of Advanced Study, director of Flowers School of Global Health Science, faculty affiliate at Seattle University School of Law, and research affiliate with the University of London’s Refugee Law Initiative.

• IntroductionVeronica Fynn BrueyChapter 1: The Past Before Us: Reimagining Patriarchy and Gender in AfricaL. Amede ObioraChapter 2: Intersectionality, Women’s Rights in Africa, and the Maputo ProtocolJohanna E. BondChapter 3: Building the Patriarchy Index for sub-Saharan Africa: Perceptions and Acceptance of Violence Matter MostVerena Tandrayen-RagooburChapter 4: Patriarchy and Gender Challenges in Africa: Burdens of Wedlock Children in CameroonChick Loveline Ayoh Epse NdiChapter 5: Widow Inheritance in Northern Uganda: Patriarchy or Parenting?Charles AmoneChapter 6: Patriarchal and Traditional Gender Roles in Pre- and Post-Independent Eritrea:A Sociopolitical AnalysisValentina Fusari and Venkatanarayanan SChapter 7: Equal Spaces or Patriarchy? Examining Women’s Participation in Tax RulemakingBernadette MalungaChapter 8: Zambia’s Prison Laws and Allied Legislation: The Plight of Women Prisoners Accompanied with ChildrenEllah TM SiangánduChapter 9: Challen

Patriarchy and Gender in Africa is a comprehensive and holistic examination of gender relations in Africa. It analyzes the historical underpinnings of gender inequality, alerting new generations to the need for persistent advocacy as a means of dismantling old systems and structures that enable gender inequality in Africa. It is a realistic writing that resonates with every African woman in a male-dominated world. Veronica Fynn Bruey has set the stage for a journey of understanding the socio-economic status of women and girls. It is a must-read for everyone interested in transforming Africa.