Description: Providing an analysis of the lives of African women today from an African woman's perspective, this is the study of the influence of culture and religion on African women's lives. Oduyoye illustrates how myths, proverbs and folk tales operate in the socialization of young women, working to preserve the norms of the community.
Review Quotes: African women and patriarchy are covered in a fine analysis of the lives of modern African women from their perspectives. Oduyoye illustrates how myths and folk tales help socialize young women, and how they are alienated from positions of power. -- Midwest Book Review