Gender, literature and religion in Africa
In: CODESRIA Gender Series, 4
The book showcases the diversity and depth of research that is currently taking place on the African continent in literature and religion. Taking a gendered perspective oral literature is examined as a "vehicle for gender studies in East Africa" (F.E.M.K. Senkoro); Elizabeth le Roux reflects on "Imaginary Evidence: Finding the Non-Dit in Fiction"; Isaac Ssetuba makes an "An Appraisal of the Ganda Proverb in Modern Gender Relations" (Uganda); Mildred A.J. Ndeda gives "A Gender Analysis of the Dynamics of an African Independent Church Among the Luo of Siaya District" (Kenia); and George Nyamndi explore women's personalities in the work of Elechi Amadi. (DÜI-Sbd)