The Idoma Hope Rising Union and the Politics of Patriarchy and Ethnic Honor

The Idoma Hope Rising Union and the Politics of Patriarchy and Ethnic Honor

Author: 
Ochonu, Moses E.
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. 2, 2013, pp. 229-254
Subject: 
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
ETHNICITY
SOCIAL CONDITIONS
AFRICAN PEOPLE
AFRICA-HISTORY
Abstract: 

The article discusses the political activity of the ethnic and nationalist association the Idoma Hope Rising Union (IHRU) of Nigeria from 1945 through the 1950s, with a particular focus on the role it played in promoting ethnic and masculine honor among the Idoma people. The social conditions of the Idoma people under British colonial rule, including Idoma women's social conditions within the Idoma's patriarchal culture, are discussed.

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

CITATION: Ochonu, Moses E.. The Idoma Hope Rising Union and the Politics of Patriarchy and Ethnic Honor . : African Studies Centre, Boston University , 2013. The International Journal of African Historical Studies , Vol. 46, No. 2, 2013, pp. 229-254 - Available at: https://library.au.int/idoma-hope-rising-union-and-politics-patriarchy-and-ethnic-honor-4