The Changing Status of Women in Cameroon: An Overview.

Azevedo, Mario J.; Prater, Gwendolyn Spencer

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ348539

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Changing Status of Women in Cameroon: An Overview.

Azevedo, Mario J.; Prater, Gwendolyn Spencer

Western Journal of Black Studies, v10 n4 p195-204 Win 1986

The improvement in women's status in Cameroon between 1960 and 1985 is examined. Progress and obstacles to progress in the following areas are highlighted: (1) opportunities outside of the home; (2) social status; (3) political role; (4) access to education; (5) marital rights and restrictions; and (6) religious role. (PS)

Descriptors: African Culture, Economic Opportunities, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Family Life, Females, Marriage, Sex Discrimination, Sex Role, Social Action, Social Status

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Identifiers - Location: Cameroon

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A