Three Swahili Women

副标题: Life Histories from Mombasa, Kenya

ISBN: 9780253288547

出版社: Indiana University Press

出版年: 1989-05-01

页数: 176

定价: USD 17.95

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

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.