Women and the Remaking of Politics in Southern Africa.Women and the Remaking re·make tr.v. re·made , re·mak·ing, re·makes To make again or anew. n. 1. The act of remaking. 2. Something in remade form, especially a new version of an earlier movie or song. of Politics in Southern Africa
By Gisela Geisler African women have a long history of political involvement. Yet, the fervour with which they participated in anti-colonial struggles and supported national liberation was not acknowledged after independence, leaving them to fight for representation and personal liberation on other fronts. This study looks at women's struggles in Southern Africa, where the last ten years have seen the most pervasive success stories on the African continent. Tracing the history of women's involvement in anti-colonial struggles and against apartheid, the book analyses post-colonial outcomes and examines the strategies employed by women's movements women's movement: see feminism; woman suffrage. women's movement Diverse social movement, largely based in the U.S., seeking equal rights and opportunities for women in their economic activities, personal lives, and politics. to gain a foothold foot·hold n. 1. A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing. 2. A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement. foothold Noun 1. in politics. In this book, the author presents in depth analyses and women's narratives of their experiences in political parties, in the national machinery for the advancement of women and in the autonomous women's movements. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Nordic Africa Institute Nordic Africa Institute (Nordiska Afrikainstitutet) serves as a research, documentation and information centre on modern Africa for the Nordic countries. The Institute also encourages research and studies on Africa. The institute was founded in 1962. , Stockholm 2004 |
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