Women, Sexuality and the Changing Social Order: The Impact of Government Policies on Reproductive Behavior...

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Beth Maina Ahlberg

Women, Sexuality and the Changing Social Order

The Impact of Government Policies on Reproductive Behavior in Kenya

Beth Maina Ahlberg

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Routledge
15 May 2022

Social issues & processes; Gender studies: women; Central government policies

Series: Routledge Revivals

This book, first published in 1991, examines the effect of government policies and social restrictions on the reproductive behaviour and family life of the women of Kenya, especially the Kikuyu people. Importation of techniques for social and behavioural regulation from the developed nations, the social restructuring that followed the colonial intervention, the Mau Mau uprisings and current widespread concern with AIDS have disrupted traditional influences on Kenyan reproductive behaviour and family life. In response to these changes, women mobilised into a movement comprised of small local women’s groups scattered throughout Kenya that attempt to educate and influence both its members and government policy. The successes and failures of this movement offer important lessons for the rest of Africa and the developing world.

By: Beth Maina Ahlberg
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032269962
ISBN 10: 1032269960
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 May 2022
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Adult education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1. The Setting of the Study and Problem Formulation 1. Introduction 2. The Study Area and Methods of the Study 3. The Conceptual Framework of the Study Part 2. The Restructuring of Kikuyu Social Organization 4. Pre-Colonial Kikuyu Social Organization 5. The Situation during the Colonial Period 6. The Post-Colonial Women’s Collective Activities Part 3. Patterns and Dynamics of Contemporary Women’s Groups 7. The Interaction Patterns of Women’s Groups 8. The Internal Structure and Characteristics of Contemporary Women’s Groups 9. The Activities of Women’s Groups 10. Summary and Conclusions: Women’s Groups in Transition Part 4. Policy and Programme Implications for Africa 11. Regulation of Sex and Reproduction: The Case of Family Planning 12. AIDS in Africa: Prevention and Control Programmes

Beth Maina Ahlberg