Gender, Democracy and Institutional Development in Africa

Description

This book analyses African foundations of gender, education, politics, democracy and institutional development by stimulating theoretical discourses. It offers a discursive framework on ways to examine the conceptualizations of African social development and a critical discourse on debunking the misconceptions that are attached to African location in the global arena. The volume challenges the danger of minimizing and oversimplifying the role of Africa in the international space. This will be ideal for researchers, students and scholars in the areas of African and gender studies, development, politics and education. Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii Introduction (Njoki Nathani Wane)....Pages 1-5 African Traditional Philosophies (Ahmed Ali Ilmi)....Pages 7-35 Ancient Governance in Africa (Francis Adyanga Akena)....Pages 37-65 Trade, Routes Trade, and Commerce in Pre-colonial Africa (Alberta O. Akrong)....Pages 67-98 African Indigenous Education (Njoki Nathani Wane)....Pages 99-121 The Spirit of African Indigenous Science (Solomon Belay Faris)....Pages 123-142 Women and Gender Relations in Africa (Erick Fabris, Njoki Nathani Wane)....Pages 143-163 The Science of African Spirituality (Solomon Belay Faris, Njoki Nathani Wane)....Pages 165-186 Centering African Women’s Leadership Course: A Conversation (Osholene Oshobugie, Danielle Cantave)....Pages 187-200 Conclusion: Continuity and Futurity—Ancient Africa Survives (Hermia Morton Anthony)....Pages 201-206 Back Matter ....Pages 207-209