African Possibilities: A Matriarchitarian Perspective for Social Justice

Ifi Amadiume's latest book, African Possibilities, advocates for a power-sharing approach to gender relations and critiques social injustice through a shared matriarchal-relational humanism. It applies these principles to various subjects, offering a radical alternative to entrenched injustices.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In her latest book, "African Possibilities," the award-winning author of "Male Daughters, Female Husbands" takes gender relations to a new level, moving beyond dichotomies and discriminations towards a power-sharing argument in discourse, contestation, and resistance. This groundbreaking work, the culmination of over 40 years of pioneering research on matriarchy at the intersection of the Igbo-African universe and the Western capitalist reality, presents a bold new matriarchitarianism that critiques all forms of social injustice through a shared matriarchal-relational humanism.

Throughout each chapter of the book, Amadiume applies these principles to a diverse range of subjects, including religious leadership, kinship and family relations, sexuality, creative writing, and matters of conscience related to race, class, and gender. "African Possibilities" challenges our preconceived notions of matriarchy and offers a radical alternative approach to the entrenched injustices of the world.

Through her insightful analysis and compelling arguments, Amadiume demonstrates how matriarchy can be a powerful force for social change and equality. She advocates for a more inclusive and equitable society that recognizes the contributions and rights of women and girls, and promotes a shared matriarchal-relational humanism that values the interconnectedness of all forms of life.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in gender relations, social justice, and the possibilities for a more just and sustainable world. It offers a fresh perspective on the role of women and girls in society and provides a roadmap for building a more inclusive and equitable future.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350333802