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: 530g ISBN:9781032274546 ISBN 10: 1032274549 Series:Routledge Revivals Pages: 288 Publication Date:31 January 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Adult education
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active