Three Swahili Women: Life Histories from Mombasa, KenyaSarah M. Mirza, Margaret Strobel This exploration of the lives of three Mombasa women reveals the complexity of Swahili society—its ethnic diversity, the impact of slavery, and the varied reactions to colonialism and Western culture. They illustrate the rich interactions within the women’s community, focused on family and festive or ritual occasions. -- Publisher description. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Introduction | 69 |
Puberty Rites Weddings and Lelemama | 79 |
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