women are eagles, not chickens Nyerere, Julius K. 1922-1999 creator author. text bibliography ug Kampala Fountain Pub. 2013 monographic eng swa

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xxxiv, 108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm "Women, you were created in the image of God, but people have made you think that you are chickens, and you yourselves also think so; but you are actually eagles. Straighten your wings and fly, do not be content with chicken feed. With your own efforts and with the support of your friends take yourselves out of this state of weakness in which you are today, so that you can enjoy freedom and justice in a peaceful world!"--Page 4 of cover. Freedom and justice -- Our women are slaves -- Payment of bride price -- Women in a home -- Polygamy -- Women and men -- Education for women. written by Julius Nyerere. Collection of articles, with preface, dating from 1944. Published posthumously. Translation of: Uhuru wa wanawake. Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-105) and index. f------ Women Africa Women Africa Social conditions 20th century Women Africa Public opinion Africa Social conditions 20th century HQ1236.5.A35 N94 2013 9789970252527 9970252526 2013439936 OSU 140424 20180425193915.0 18126552 eng