SynopsisMore than any other text, African Women: A Reader provides students with a much-needed comprehensive introduction to the history and experiences of African women. From a social, political, and economic perspective, the collection traces many facets of African women's experiences from antiquity to the present. The collection also addressed methodological and theoretical issues on the history of African women. The breadth and depth covered in this volume recognizes the diverse geographical and historical experiences of Africa and women's experiences. With twenty-five essays this collection is an important, innovative tool for teaching the history of African women and gender relations and offers a comprehensive context to help students understand the important contributions of women to the making of African societies., More than any other text, African Women: A Reader provides students with a much-needed comprehensive introduction to the history and experiences of African women. From a social, political, and economic perspective, the collection traces many facets of African women's experiences from antiquity to the present. The collection also addressesmethodological and theoretical issues on the history of African women. With twenty-five essays, this collection: Recognizes the diverse geographical and historical experiences of Africa and women's experiences. Is an important, innovative tool for teaching the history of African women and gender relations. Offers a comprehensive context to help students understand the important contributions of women to the making of African societies.