AAAS Event

Center for African Studies

Part of the International Comparative and Area Studies, the Center for African Studies serves as the primary resource and information center for those interested in Africa.

Center for African Studies Distinguished Lecture: Militarism and feminism in africa

Professor Amina Mama

Barbara Lee Distinguished Professor of Ethnic Studies at Mills College

Chair of Gender Studies at the African Gender Institute at

The University of Cape Town, South Africa

The lecture will address the central role of militarism in the history of nation-statehood in specified African contexts, developing a feminist analysis of colonial rule, military rule, adn democratic transitions, and exporing the role of women's movements in the ongoing struggles for peace and democratization.

January 27

4:30-6pm

Levinthal Hall, Humanities Center

Reception to Follow.

AAAS is a proud co-sponsor of this event with the Clayman Institute and the Humanities Center.

Militarism and Feminism in Africa Poster (pdf)

AAAS Event

Center for African Studies

Center for African Studies Distinguished Lecture: Militarism and feminism in africa

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