African Feminism

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This paper discusses African feminism and the different paths taken by the African Diaspora and the African women. The paper also examines how colonialism, slavery, globalization and racial capitalism have influenced the African female's response to feminism and outlines the pressing issues the African woman faces in the 21st century. The paper also shows that, while the issues of African women are different from those of other populations, those issues are just as imperative for the equality of women.

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"African feminism has historically differed from forms of feminism seen in both Third World areas and in the African Diaspora. Whereas traditional ideas of feminism in the 21st century African Diaspora focus on issues such as female control over reproduction, choice of human sexuality, essentialism, and equality, African feminism focuses primarily on a different level. To the African woman, issues such as the right to land ownership, control of food distribution, the battle for a living wage and safe working conditions, and the right for health care far overpower any other issues facing their population."

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