Gwds 222: African Women In History Question Paper
Gwds 222: African Women In History
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Gender And Development Studies
Institution: Egerton University question papers
Exam Year:2012
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS
1. State and briefly discuss the three critical elements upon which the African women's
activism has been grounded. (20 Marks)
2. State and briefly discuss the contexts in which the workings of traditional concepts
of social justice shaped the position of African women through history. (15 Marks)
3. Name and discuss some of the instances in which African women have contributed to
developmental changes in different countries of Africa. (15 Marks)
4.(a) Briefly discuss the three stages in the history of women's movement that detail
the models of the growth of feminist theories. (10 Marks)
(b) State the advantages of of feminism. (5 Marks)
5.(a) Name and discuss some of the challenges that African women have faced and for
which they have sought vindication. (10 Marks)
(b) Discuss the prospects for positive change for the African woman. (5 Marks)
6. Name and discuss FIVE known African heroines (Sheros) in power and political
leadership in Africa. (15 Marks)
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