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Deconstructing Patriarchy in Lesotho: A Case of Peka

International Journal of Development and Management Review

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Title Deconstructing Patriarchy in Lesotho: A Case of Peka
 
Creator Molapo, L
 
Description Based on the anthropological study undertaken in Peka over a period of two years, and using the postmodernism theory of deconstruction, the paper deconstructs the socio-cultural practices of Basotho which seem to uphold and celebrate patriarchy in the society. The main practices the paper looks at are `koae, extra-marital affair, bridewealth, social ceremonies and rituals and paramouncy and chieftainship in Lesotho and in particular at Peka area. Though deconstructive approach is problematic in analysing non-western societies, it is however a useful approach which can be successfully used to uncover different meanings and indicate how these meanings can change and shift.

Keywords: Deconstruction, Patriarchy, Custom, Logo centrism, Multi-vocality
 
Publisher Directorate of General Studies, FUT, Owerri
 
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Date 2010-02-16
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijdmr/article/view/47960
 
Source International Journal of Development and Management Review; Vol 3, No 1 (2008); 158-169
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijdmr/article/view/47960/34328
 
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