Politics of the womb
women, reproduction, and the state in Kenya
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Author
Publication
2002 - University of California Press, Berkeley, CA
Language
English
Word Count
75,000 words, Guess
Page Count
300 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL22542289M
- ISBN-100520235401
- OCLC Control Number50339429
- OCLC Control Numberpoliticsofwombwo0000thom
- Library of Congress Control Number2002012586
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- Goodreads693136
- LibraryThing1323953
Classifications
- LCCHQ
Description
By examining the political significance of reproductive controversies in 20th century Kenya, this book explores why and how control of female initiation, abortion, childbirth and premarital pregnancy have been crucial to the exercise of colonial and postcolonial power.
First Sentence
During the last few months of 1929, thousands of African young men and women gathered on mission stations and school grounds in colonial central Kenya to perform a dance-song called the Muthirigu.
Excerpt
During the last few months of 1929, thousands of African young men and women gathered on mission stations and school grounds in colonial central Kenya to perform a dance-song called the Muthirigu.
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