Title: Politics of the Womb
First published: 2002
Description: By examining the political significance of reproductive controversies in 20th century Kenya, this book explores why and how control of female initiation, abortion, childbirth and premarital pregnancy have been crucial to the exercise of colonial and postcolonial power.
Subjects: Kenya, social conditions, Sex role, Female circumcision, Women, social conditions, Women, History, Social conditions, Feminism, Politics, Reproduction
LC classification: HQ