One of the ways to grasp the concept of gender, gender equality, feminism, gender struggles, conferences held for women, policies regarding women and women security, women activities and contribution of women in development, tackling gender-based violence to mention a few is through written literature. This post is a suggestion of different books and articles that covers important issues regarding women.
Adesina O.A. 2020. Women and Colonialism Across Africa. The Palgrave Handbook of African Women Studies. Palgrave Macmillian
This article is a chapter in the book discussing how African women were influenced and affected by colonialism, it goes further to disclose the responses of African women to different changing scenes which cut across economic, social, public life, anti-colonial struggles etc. It shows the political economy during colonialism and African women activities, their experiences and struggles. With the introduction of colonialism, the traditional realities of women and their existence was affected. The article is 16 pages.
Ajayi S.A, Ayantayo J.K. 2015. Women in Development: Essays in Honour of Professor Dorcas Olubanke Akintunde. Ibadan: John Archer Publishers LTD.
This is an edited book with 26 chapters, different chapters elucidate the place of women in the society and their role in development. Chapters discussing in Dorcas Olubanke, the role of African women in the political development of precolonial Africa, issues on women empowerment, gender imbalance in politics, women and education in Africa, generalization of conflict resolution and peace building process in Africa. Other parts of the book covers the theological aspect and how women have contributed to theological enterprise, Christianity in Africa, women contribute to the environment. other issues discussed includes Gender based violence, female circumcision, rape, etc. a chapter talks about the Beijing 1995 and the challenges to women and the development in Africa.
Akinboye S.O. (ed), 2004, Paradox of Gender Equality in Nigerian Politics. Lagos: Concept Human Sciences Series.
A 292 pages edited book with 14 chapters discussing different matters like the historical legacy of gender inequality in Nigeria, challenges, problems and prospects of gender equality in Nigeria politics. The legal framework for gender equality in Nigeria, political, socio economic dimensions and context of gender equality is discussed in several chapters of this book . It goes further to discuss gender activism. Public policy, the press and gender politics in Nigeria and the role of NGOs in Gender Awareness.
Oladejo M.T . ed. 2020. Gender, Politics and Governance in Africa: The Known and Unknown. Ibadan. Reamsworth publishing Limited
Omotosho S. A. and Oladejo M,T eds.2019. What Should Women Want? Before and Beyond. WORDOC. Ibadan.
Other books include
Akyeampong E. and Hippolyte T. 2012, The Contribution of African Women to Economic Growth And Development: Historical Perspective and Policy Implication. New York: The World Bank PREM-GD Unit.
Akande J. 1999. Miscellany at Law and Gender Relations Akande J. (ed), Lagos, MIJ Professional Publishers Ltd.
Awe B. ed. 1992. Nigerian Women in Historical Perspective. Ibadan: Sankore Publishers: Ibadan: Bookcraft,
Awe B. 2016. Nigerian women Pioneers and Icons. Childsplay Book Limited
Atere M., 2011, Women against Women: An obstacle to the quest for woman rights in Yoruba land in African culture and economic change, D.O Akintunde (ed) California: Stanford University Press
Callaway H. 1987. Gender, Culture and Empire.: European Women In Nigeria. Palgrace Macmillian UK.
Conquery C. V. 1994. African Women: a Modern History. France: Westview press.
Ezegbe B. N. and Akubue F.N. 2012, An Appraisal of the Status of Nigerian Women: Educational Implications and National Development, American Journal of Sociological Research 2(2).
Ikejiani M.O. (ed ) 1999 . Women in Nigerian economy .Enugu:Acena Publishers.
Koreh C. J. 2010. The Land Has Changed: History, Society and Gender in Colonial Eastern Nigeria. University of Calgary Press .
This work is a total of 392 pages, it is part of the series Africa: Missing voices
LaRay Denzer. 1989. Women in Government Service in Colonial Nigeria 1862-1945. Boston. Boston University, African Study Center n
Parpart, J. L. 1986. Women and the state in Africa, Halifax: Dalhousie University
Upokolo C. and Familusi O.O, 2010, Gender and African culture and civilisation in African Culture and Civilisation. Victor Edo and Familusi O.O (eds), Ibadan. C.G.S, U.I
Van Allen Judith, 1972. Suiting on a man: Colonialism and Loss of Political Institution of Igbo Women, Canada, Journal of African Studies.
WIN. 1985. Women in Nigeria Today
WOMEN RIGHTS FROM GLOBAL SPECTRUM TO NIGERIA:MAROONSQUARE PRESENTATION ON WOMEN RIGHT&INSECURITY Pt1
