African women's movements : transforming political landscapes / Aili Mari Tripp ... [et al.]. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - xvi, 263 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references: (p. 231-249)
Index : (p.251-263)

Historic influences on contemporary women's movements -- The rise of the new women's movements -- The challenge of new women's movements -- Women's movements and constitutional and legislative challenges -- In pursuit of equal political representation -- Engendering the state bureaucracy -- Women's movements negotiating peace -- African women's movements and the world.

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Feminism--Africa.
Women's rights--Africa.
Women--Political activity.

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