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Title
Deconstructing Patriarchy in Lesotho: A Case of Peka |
Full text
http://ajol.info/index.php/ijdmr/article/view/47960 |
Date
2009 |
Author(s)
L Molapo |
Abstract
Based on the anthropological study undertaken in Peka over a period of two years, and using the postmodernism theory of deconstruction, the paper deconstructs the socio-cultural practices of Basotho which seem to uphold and celebrate patriarchy in the society. The main practices the paper looks at are 'koae, extra-marital affair, bridewealth, social ceremonies and rituals and paramouncy and chieftainship in Lesotho and in particular at Peka area. Though deconstructive approach is problematic in analysing non-western societies, it is however a useful approach which can be successfully used to uncover different meanings and indicate how these meanings can change and shift. Keywords: Deconstruction, Patriarchy, Custom, Logo centrism, Multi-vocality |
Language
en |
Publisher
Directorate of General Studies, FUT, Owerri |
Type of publication
Peer-reviewed Article |
Format
application/pdf |
Source
International Journal of Development and Management Review; Vol 3, No 1 (2008); 158-169 |
Rights
(C) Copyright reserved by Development and Management Study Group (DMGS) |
Repository
Africa - African Journals OnLine (AJOL)
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