Three Swahili women : life histories from Mombasa, Kenya
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Bibliographic Information
Three Swahili women : life histories from Mombasa, Kenya
Indiana University Press, c1989
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- Other Title
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Wanawake waswahili watatu wa Mombasa, Kenya
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Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto Universityアフリカ専攻
: pbk.389.454||Mir89049678
Note
Translation of: Wanawake waswahili watatu wa Mombasa, Kenya
Bibliography: p. [145]-152
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
"This is altogether a most worthwhile book, a fine example of a growing genre of African literature . . . " -Choice
"Mirza and Strobel let these women speak about their lives in their own words, and the results are wonderful. . . . This is an excellent book with which to introduce students both to Africa and to life histories . . . " -American Historical Review
This exploration of the lives of three Mombasa women reveals the complexity of Swahili society-its ethnic diversity, the impact of slavery, and the varied reactions to colonialism and Western culture. They illustrate the rich interactions within the women's community, focused on family and festive or ritual occasions.
Table of Contents
Preface
Glossary
Introduction
I: Kaje wa Mwenye Matano
Introduction
Kinship Diagram
My Family
Slavery
Childhood
Husbands and Children
Adult Life
II. Mishi wa Abdala
Introduction
My Family
Puberty Rites, Weddings, and Lelemama
Figure 1
Figure 2
III: Shamsa Muhamad Muhashamy
Introduction
My Early Life and Family
My Work in Women's Organizations
Appendix: The Translation: Swahili Language and Kimvita Dialect
Notes
References
Index
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