The writings show how gender relations have been constructed on the African continent and reflect the changes in approach and inquiry that have been brought about as the authors consider gender identities and difference in their work. Specific themes covered here include the contestation and representation of gender, femininity and masculinity: livelihoods and life ways: gender and religion, gender and culture: gender and governance.
This collection explores the intersection and integration of feminist theory as applied to four areas: organizational communication, health communication, family communication and instructional communication. The readings link theoretical contributions to pragmatic ways of improving the lives of women and men in a variety of professional and personal situations.