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What is the main concept of gender equity?
What is the main concept of gender equity?
- Men have more rights than women
- Both genders have equal rights and access (correct)
- Gender equity is not possible
- Women have fewer rights than men
Women were historically marginalized in traditional Igbo society.
Women were historically marginalized in traditional Igbo society.
True (A)
Name one institution through which women expressed their political power in traditional Igbo society.
Name one institution through which women expressed their political power in traditional Igbo society.
Umuada
In traditional Igbo society, women's political power can be expressed through institutions such as __________.
In traditional Igbo society, women's political power can be expressed through institutions such as __________.
Match the institutions with their description:
Match the institutions with their description:
Which of the following sections discusses counterclaims about women's political marginalization?
Which of the following sections discusses counterclaims about women's political marginalization?
Some scholars argue that conventional political structures justify women's equality in Igbo society.
Some scholars argue that conventional political structures justify women's equality in Igbo society.
What is the focus of section five in the work?
What is the focus of section five in the work?
What major factor contributed to the enhancement of men's social roles during British colonial rule?
What major factor contributed to the enhancement of men's social roles during British colonial rule?
Women had equal access to western education during colonization as men.
Women had equal access to western education during colonization as men.
Name one of the successful female revolutions mentioned.
Name one of the successful female revolutions mentioned.
Men were employed in various sectors such as _____, mines, and Christian missions.
Men were employed in various sectors such as _____, mines, and Christian missions.
Match the following demonstrations with their respective years:
Match the following demonstrations with their respective years:
What was one major consequence of the British colonial rule for women?
What was one major consequence of the British colonial rule for women?
Women's protests against colonial rule had no significant impact.
Women's protests against colonial rule had no significant impact.
What language were men taught to communicate in to enhance their social roles?
What language were men taught to communicate in to enhance their social roles?
What was a primary complaint from the women group during the commission of inquiry?
What was a primary complaint from the women group during the commission of inquiry?
Post-colonial governments in Nigeria have been fully supportive of women's involvement in politics.
Post-colonial governments in Nigeria have been fully supportive of women's involvement in politics.
What has led to the formation of women's pressure groups in Nigeria?
What has led to the formation of women's pressure groups in Nigeria?
Western cultural imperialism imposed a fall from grace to ______ on Igbo women.
Western cultural imperialism imposed a fall from grace to ______ on Igbo women.
Match the following claims or concepts with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following claims or concepts with their corresponding descriptions:
According to Nwanesi, what impact did post-colonial administration have on women's roles in society?
According to Nwanesi, what impact did post-colonial administration have on women's roles in society?
The claims of gender equality in traditional Igbo society are based solely on modern interpretations.
The claims of gender equality in traditional Igbo society are based solely on modern interpretations.
What is the perception of patriarch-minded people towards women's progress in society?
What is the perception of patriarch-minded people towards women's progress in society?
What is stated about women's participation in traditional Igbo gatherings?
What is stated about women's participation in traditional Igbo gatherings?
Under customary law in Igbo land, how can a widow inherit her husband's estate?
Under customary law in Igbo land, how can a widow inherit her husband's estate?
Colonization was the origin of marginalization of women in Igbo land.
Colonization was the origin of marginalization of women in Igbo land.
A widow in Igbo land can assume full ownership of her deceased husband's property if he dies without a male heir.
A widow in Igbo land can assume full ownership of her deceased husband's property if he dies without a male heir.
What is a current limitation faced by women in Igbo politics?
What is a current limitation faced by women in Igbo politics?
Women in both traditional and contemporary Igbo society face __________ in politics and culture.
Women in both traditional and contemporary Igbo society face __________ in politics and culture.
What must a widow obtain to deal with her deceased husband's property?
What must a widow obtain to deal with her deceased husband's property?
A widow's rights in her husband's property after his death are mainly _____ in nature.
A widow's rights in her husband's property after his death are mainly _____ in nature.
How have women’s roles changed in contemporary Igbo society?
How have women’s roles changed in contemporary Igbo society?
Match the following aspects related to women in Igbo society with their current status:
Match the following aspects related to women in Igbo society with their current status:
What is required for a widow to maintain her right to occupy the matrimonial home?
What is required for a widow to maintain her right to occupy the matrimonial home?
Match the cases with their significance regarding widow's property rights:
Match the cases with their significance regarding widow's property rights:
What should be done to enhance women's roles in Igbo society, according to the recommendations?
What should be done to enhance women's roles in Igbo society, according to the recommendations?
A widow can freely alienate her husband's property as long as she maintains good behaviour.
A widow can freely alienate her husband's property as long as she maintains good behaviour.
There are women serving as traditional rulers in Igbo communities.
There are women serving as traditional rulers in Igbo communities.
What type of interest does a widow have in her deceased husband's house and farmland if he dies intestate?
What type of interest does a widow have in her deceased husband's house and farmland if he dies intestate?
Study Notes
Gender Equity
- Defined as equal rights and access for men and women in political and cultural processes.
Structure of the Work
- Comprises five sections: Introduction, Counterclaims, Arguments against Marginalization, Cultural Evidence, and Evaluation/Conclusion.
Counterclaims of Political Marginalization
- Discusses the political marginalization of women in traditional and contemporary Igbo society.
- Highlights various institutions (e.g., Umuada, Alutaradi, etc.) where women could express political power.
- Scholars debate whether these institutions indicate true political equality between genders.
Impact of Colonial Rule
- Introduction of western education and colonial rule intensified male dominance.
- Men received education and skills leading to enhanced social roles (e.g., jobs in colonial administration).
- Women faced limitations in education and job opportunities, relegating them politically and socially.
Women's Responses to Colonialism
- Women actively opposed colonial rule through protests and movements (e.g., 1916 marketplace riots, 1929 Women's War).
- Such actions challenged the repressive colonial structures despite limited power.
Post-Independence Politics
- Continued gender imbalance in post-colonial Nigerian leadership.
- Women remain significantly underrepresented in political roles.
- Formation of women’s pressure groups aimed at increasing female participation in governance, facing resistance from patriarchal structures.
Claims of Gender Equality in Traditional Igbo Society
- Some scholars argue for the existence of gender equality based on cultural practices.
- This argument is challenged by the exclusion of women from property inheritance and decision-making forums (e.g., all-male gatherings).
Disinheritance of Widows
- Traditional customs prevent widows from inheriting their husband's property unless specified in a will.
- Widows have limited rights to manage their deceased husband's estate and property.
Consequences of Marginalization
- Political and cultural marginalization of women has historical roots, exacerbated by colonial influences.
- Despite some advancements, women still face barriers in political leadership (e.g., no elected female governors in Igbo states).
Recommendations
- Urgent need for women to access higher leadership positions in Igbo society.
- Advocacy for equal representation and participation in political and cultural arenas.
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Explore the concept of gender equity as it relates to the rights and access men and women have in Igbo political and cultural processes. This quiz delves into the semantic foundations as well as the counterclaims regarding women's political marginalization in both traditional and contemporary settings. Test your understanding of these critical social issues.
