Gender in African History (HARA2212)
BA. History and Archeology - HA
Semester: Second Semester
Level: 200
Year: 2016
1. How worthy were women in Africa during the pre-colonial Era?
2. “Colonialism or Christianity did not seek to replace female inferiority with male victimization” they
subtly sought to maintain a gender balanced society. Use varied examples of the changing female
roles in Africa throughout the Colonial Era to substantiate this assertion.
3. What evidences are there to justify the fact that Christianity and colonialism were out to ensure a
comfortable gender balance but had diametrically opposing views on how this could be achieved.
4. How useful or disadvantageous are the following to the women lot in Africa during the post-
independence period.
a) Attainment of higher educational heights.
b) Liberalisation of the money market.
c) Discouragements of Polygamy.
d) Divorce and Widowhood.
The University of Bamenda
Faculty of Arts
Department: History and Archeology Course Instructors:
Course Code: HIST218 Course Title: Gender in African History
Credit Value: Level: 200
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Instruction: Answer any Two Questions.
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