Centring African indigenous knowledge: Afro-feminist perspectives on women's empowerment

Title

Centring African indigenous knowledge: Afro-feminist perspectives on women's empowerment

Creator

Singha R.

Description

This chapter explores the Afro-feminist perspective of the significance of African indigenous knowledge in the context of women's emancipation. The recognition of gender inequities in Africa prompts a need for the incorporation of intersectionality in feminist discussions that include a wide range of cultural contexts. The chapter emphasizes the significance of intergenerational learning in preserving knowledge and empowering older women via examining power relations, colonial legacies, and the integration of Western-traditional medicine. This chapter examines the impact of indigenous community and feminist organization involvement on legislative progress, focusing on protecting indigenous women. Global connections, cross-cultural discussions, and unity facilitate the empowerment of Afro-feminism. These elements surpass geographical boundaries and incorporate indigenous traditions. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.

Source

African Womanhood and the Feminist Agenda, pp. 208-226.

Date

2024-01-01

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Singha R., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISBN: 979-836932000-6; 979-836931999-4

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1999-4.ch013

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