THESIS - Contents
Chapter I Introduction
1.1 Background and Objectives
1.2 Theories and Methodology of African Women's history.
1.3 The Setting.
1.3.1 The Igbo- General background:
1.4 Central Problems and Framework.
1.5 Sources and method of data collection
1.5.1 Oral sources.
1.5.2 Demographic Features.
1.5.3 Archival sources and court records.
1.5.4 Previous Research
Chapter II Igbo Widowhood Rituals and Practices.
2. Widowhood Rituals - Igba Nkpe
2.1 Rituals at Death and Funeral
2.2 Ritual Seclusion -Ino na Nso:
2.3 The Sociology of Widowhood Practices
Chapter III Widows in Domestic and Affinal Relationship
3.1 Igbo Marriage System: An Overview.
3.2 Marriage Among the Igbo: Rationale.
3.3 Igbo Traditional Forms of Marriage
3.3.1 Widow Inheritance (Levirate)-Nkushi
3.3.2 Widow Remarriage
3.4 Widowhood and Polygamous Marriage
Chapter IV Widows and the Economy
4.1.1 Agriculture
4.1.2 Inheritance
4.1.3. Customary Right to Land
4.1.4 Land Ownership.
4.1.5 The Spiritual Value of Land.
4.1.6 Other Problems for Farming Widows
4.2 Trade
4.3 Kin Group and Communal Assistance
4.4 New Possibilities
Chapter V Disadvantaged or Privileged? A Conclusion.
Appendix A
Appendix B
Bibliography