Description
Women and Leadership in West Africa, 2011
Mothering the Nation and Humanizing the State
Author: Steady F.
Language: EnglishSubjects for Women and Leadership in West Africa:
Keywords
executive; organization; organizations; state; traditions; Union; women
Publication date: 12-2011
267 p. · 14x21.6 cm · Hardback
267 p. · 14x21.6 cm · Hardback
Description
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This book examines women and leadership in West Africa, with a special focus on Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone?the Mano River Union countries. These countries have traditions of indigenous female leadership in executive positions in varying degrees, and all three have a tradition of organizations that form important power bases for women.
The Legacy and Importance of Female Leadership in Africa Conceptual Framework and Themes The Mano River Union and MARWOPNET Women and Leadership in Guinea Women and Leadership in Liberia Women and Leadership in Sierra Leone Analytical Insights on Female Leadership Conclusion: Mothering the Nation and Humanizing the State
FILOMENA STEADY Professor at Wellesley College, USA, and the author of numerous books and editor of Environmental Justice in the New Millenium (Palgrave 2009).
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