Feminist African Philosophy

Women and the Politics of Difference

Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola

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27 May 2024

Philosophy; Feminism & feminist theory; Gender studies, gender groups; Ethnic studies

Series: Routledge Studies in African Philosophy

The book argues that women's perspectives and gender issues must be mainstreamed across African philosophy in order for the discipline to truly represent the thoughts of Africans across the continent.

African philosophy as an academic discipline emerged as a direct challenge to Western and Eurocentric hegemonies. It sought to actualize the project of decolonization and to contribute African perspectives to global discourses. There has, however, been a dominance of male perspectives in this field of human knowledge. This book argues that African philosophy cannot claim to have liberated people of African descent from marginalization until the androcentric nature of African philosophy is addressed. Key concepts such as Ujamaa, Negritude, Ubuntu, Consciencism, and African Socialism are explored as they relate to African women's lives or as models of inclusion or exclusion from politics. In addition to offering a feminist critique of African philosophy, the book also discusses topics that have been consistently overlooked in African philosophy. These topics include sex, sexuality, rape, motherhood, prostitution, and the low participation of women in politics.

By highlighting the work of women feminist scholars such as Oyeronke Oyewumi, Nkiru Nzegwu, Ifi Amadiume, Amina Mama, and Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, the book engages with African philosophy from an African feminist viewpoint. This book will be an essential resource for students and researchers of African philosophy and gender studies.

By: Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 330g
ISBN: 9781032131313
ISBN 10: 1032131314
Series: Routledge Studies in African Philosophy
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 27 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola is a Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a Postdoctoral Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt, at Katholische Universität, Eichstatt-Ingolstadt, Germany (2020-2023).