Women's authority and society in early East-Central Africa /
Christine Saidi.
- Rochester, NY : University of Rochester Press, 2010.
- xiv, 187 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
- Rochester studies in African history and the diaspora v. 44 1092-5228 ; .
- Rochester studies in African history and the diaspora ; v. 44. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The patriarchal myth: deconstruction and reconstruction -- Correlating linguistics and archaeology in East-Central African history -- The early social history of East-Central Africa -- Women's authority: female coalitions, politics, and religion -- Women's authority and female initiation in East-Central African history -- Pots, hoes, and food: women in technology and production -- Sacred, but never profane: sex and sexuality in East-Central African history -- Kucilinga na lesa kupanshanya mayo.
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Women--History.--Africa, Central Women--History.--Africa, East
Africa, Central--Social life and customs. Africa, East--Social life and customs. Africa, Central--History--To 1884. Africa, East--History--To 1886.