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This work explores the traditional role of Ibo (Igbo) women as equal participants in their communities’ social, economic, religious, and political life. It examines how centuries of colonization and the pressures of modern society have influenced and altered these roles, providing insight into the social conditions and customs that define Igbo women's experiences in Nigeria.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Salome Nnoromele
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