Thematic Section
Development (2006) 49, 38–41. doi:10.1057/palgrave.development.1100205
African Feminism: How should we change?
Sylvia Tamale1
1This article is based on the plenary presentation at the AWID Forum, Thailand, October 29, 2005.
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Abstract
Sylvia Tamale gives a critical, self-reflexive analysis of the African women's movement, with her proposals for the changes she would like to see. She asks that African feminists transform themselves and societies into a more equitable, democratic and tolerant one.
Keywords:
Africa, professionalizing, fundamentalism, activism, transformation
