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Within academic circles, there is a longstanding issue concerning the portrayal and understanding of African womanhood. Frequently, these narratives are crafted by outsiders, predominantly Western scholars, often distorting the lived experiences and unique perspectives of African women. This has led to a skewed and sometimes negative perception of African women, reinforcing stereotypes, and sidelining their voices in critical discussions. Moreover, this misrepresentation has real-world consequences, as it impacts social justice initiatives and development projects that rely on misguided narratives rather than the authentic voices of African women. African Womanhood and the Feminist Agenda emerges as an essential solution to the misrepresentation of African women. This comprehensive and meticulously researched book offers an alternative narrative, one that is rooted in African perspectives and experiences. It addresses the historical, cultural, and political dimensions of African womanhood, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of this multifaceted topic. This book not only seeks to rectify the misrepresentation but also serves as a valuable resource for academic scholars, students, and practitioners in fields such as development management, business management, public governance, and gender and development. By grounding its analysis in African feminist theory and practice, it empowers readers to challenge existing paradigms and translate feminist concepts into actionable solutions. African Womanhood and the Feminist Agenda offers a transformative perspective, encouraging critical engagement with the complex issues surrounding African womanhood and advancing the discourse on gender equity in Africa.

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Maxwell Constantine Chando Musingafi is Professor of Public Policy & Governance in the Department of Development Studies at the National University of Lesotho. He has taught courses in commerce; gender; conflict & peace; and development studies at Gweru polytechnic, Zimbabwe Open University, Great Zimbabwe University, University of Eswatini and the National University of Lesotho. Maxwell is External Examiner (GZU; MSU); Peer Reviewer/Thought Leader (Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education); Consultant-Devolution Implementation (Gvnt of Zim), Editorial Board Member (Uneswa Journal of Education); 2022 Lesotho Voluntary National Reviewer for SDG5 (UNDP); Country Reviewer for Zimbabwe (Global Integrity); Member (Development Studies Association-UK); and Member (International Society for Development & Sustainability). Professor Musingafi is a novelist and researcher in gender, conflict, peace, governance and water studies with a track record of more than 300 published works. Chipo Hungwe obtained her PhD in Sociology from the University of South Africa in 2014. She is an Associate Professor in the Community Studies Department at the Midlands State University in Zimbabwe. Chipo Hungwe is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences since 2017. She has a keen interest in women’s experiences and has published extensively on women, ageing and migration. In 2022, Chipo Hungwe received the Inspirational and Visionary Women award for women empowerment from Women Corporate Directors Network in Zimbabwe (WCDNZ). She has provided consultancy services to international organisations including the UN Women. Chipo is a member of the International Sociological Association (ISA), the International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA), and the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI). Chipo serves as Peer Reviewer, Thought Leader and Programme Evaluator for the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) and the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ).

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