THE situation of women in Namibia cannot be understood without a thorough understanding of the historical, political, social and economic conditions of Namibia.
It involves a critical examination of the on-going effects of pre-independence apartheid society as it constructed women's lives in terms of race, gender, religion, as well as varying traditional practices among different cultures and geographical locations and of the differences between urban and rural life. It was the situation described above that motivated women in Namibia to become very active in politics and to participate in the liberation struggle for the independence of the country.
We invite you to read the full article published March 20, 2014
THE situation of women in Namibia cannot be understood without a thorough understanding of the historical, political, social and economic conditions of Namibia.
It involves a critical examination of the on-going effects of pre-independence apartheid society as it constructed women's lives in terms of race, gender, religion, as well as varying traditional practices among different cultures and geographical locations and of the differences between urban and rural life. It was the situation described above that motivated women in Namibia to become very active in politics and to participate in the liberation struggle for the independence of the country.
We invite you to read the full article published March 20, 2014