Engendering Humanism in French West Africa: Patriarchy and the Paradox of Empire

Engendering Humanism in French West Africa: Patriarchy and the Paradox of Empire

Author: 
Griffiths, Claire
Publisher: 
African Studies Centre, Boston University
Date published: 
2013
Record type: 
Journal article
Region: 
Africa
Journal Title: 
The International Journal of African Historical Studies
Source: 
The International Journal of African Historical Studies , Vol. 46, No. 3, 2013, pp. 353-372
Subject: 
FRANCE-COLONIES
ADMINISTRATION
HISTORY
AFRICA
ETHNOLOGY
PATRIARCHY
Abstract: 

The article discusses the putative paradox between the French humanism and its imperial administering of Africans in French colonial West Africa during the early 20th the century. Particular focus is given to the French applying the principles regarding patriarchy and gender in West Africa, often referencing the book "La Famille en AOF—Condition de la femme," (also referred to as the "Savineau Report") by Denise Savineau. The French's study of West African ethnography is discussed.

Language: 
English
Catagory URL: 
http://www.bu.edu/

CITATION: Griffiths, Claire. Engendering Humanism in French West Africa: Patriarchy and the Paradox of Empire . : African Studies Centre, Boston University , 2013. The International Journal of African Historical Studies , Vol. 46, No. 3, 2013, pp. 353-372 - Available at: https://library.au.int/engendering-humanism-french-west-africa-patriarchy-and-paradox-empire-3