Who controls Africa? power structures in Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, and Mali /
Women form the backbone of sub-Saharan Africa and consistently exert some measure of control alongside men, whether it is as a local ruler, a witch, an activist, a wage earner, a laborer, or a caregiver. This program examines female, male, and mixed power structures, with a focus on the Bijagos Isla...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Octapixx Worldwide (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English Multiple |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2008], c2004.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (56 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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Call of Africa.
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| Summary: |
Women form the backbone of sub-Saharan Africa and consistently exert some measure of control alongside men, whether it is as a local ruler, a witch, an activist, a wage earner, a laborer, or a caregiver. This program examines female, male, and mixed power structures, with a focus on the Bijagos Islands, where three queens and a king still rule autonomously even as the state government in Guinea-Bissau seeks to take control; Mali, where women ably run small businesses in a culture where both male-dominated democracy and male/female sorcery exist side by side; and Ghana, where all-male asafo companies-former military units that today are dedicated to social service-meet in rowing competitions for prestige and to honor their king. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Sept. 04, 2008. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Island Kings and Queens in Africa (4:28) -- Gender-Mixed Power Structures in Africa (3:33) -- Importance of Ritual and Spirit in Africa (2:53) -- Bijags Islands: Struggle for Autonomy (3:35) -- Importance of Spirits in African Celebrations (2:11) -- African Women: Engine of the Economy (3:08) -- Political Processes in Mali (3:42) -- Mali Elections and Islam (5:18) -- Africa: Jobs, Ablation, and Democracy (3:31) -- Election Challenges in Africa (3:36) -- Importance of Sorcery in Africa (4:03) -- Former Military Companies In Service of King (4:39) -- Superstition and Military Soldiers (3:05) -- Annual Festival in Ghana: Boat Races (5:00) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Women form the backbone of sub-Saharan Africa and consistently exert some measure of control alongside men, whether it is as a local ruler, a witch, an activist, a wage earner, a laborer, or a caregiver. This program examines female, male, and mixed power structures, with a focus on the Bijagos Islands, where three queens and a king still rule autonomously even as the state government in Guinea-Bissau seeks to take control; Mali, where women ably run small businesses in a culture where both male-dominated democracy and male/female sorcery exist side by side; and Ghana, where all-male asafo companies-former military units that today are dedicated to social service-meet in rowing competitions for prestige and to honor their king. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Portions are in other languages with English subtitles. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (56 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |